Stop Misusing Icon Cues on Menus
Designers use icon cues to communicate interface affordances to users. There are two affordances all…
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Articles on designing navigation components
3 Small Ways to Make Large Sidebar Menus Scannable
Large sidebar menus can frustrate even the most advanced user. The reason for this is…
A Faster Way to View Search Results with Fewer Clicks
Searching for information on websites isn’t as easy as you’d think. A typical search query…
Secrets to High Engagement on Hamburger Menus
Many designers are using a hamburger menu in their navigation and wondering why users aren't…
The Megaton Problem with Mega Menus
How fast can you find the three of diamonds in a deck of playing cards?…
The Fastest Navigation Layout for a Three-Level Menu
When users navigate an interface, they have a need for speed. The faster it is…