Menu Selection Cues Should Never Look the Same as Buttons
When you pair buttons with menu items, you have to be careful with how you…
Navigation
Articles on designing navigation components
How to Fit Many Menu Items in a Navigation Bar
It’s hard to fit a lot of menu items in a navigation bar with limited…
Stop Misusing Icon Cues on Menus
Designers use icon cues to communicate interface affordances to users. There are two affordances all…
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…