The Confusing State of Toggle Switches
Most users know how to toggle the switches on electrical devices, but get confused with the interface ones. They often have trouble discerning whether a switch is indicating a status or command.
Stop Misusing Toggle Switches
There are times to use toggle switches and times not to. When designers misuse them, it leads to confused and frustrated users.
The Challenges with Single Toggle Buttons
Toggle buttons should do three things — change states, show the current state, and reveal unselected options. If your toggle button doesn’t do all these things, it has poor usability.
Why Toggle Buttons Are Confusing
Not all buttons perform actions. Sometimes they’re used to change states on an app. These…
Optimal Placement for Mobile Call to Action Buttons
Did you know that where you place your buttons affects how fast users complete their task? Quicker task completion results in a more satisfying experience.
Automate Your User Research with Qualaroo
Every company knows how vital user research is for designing great products. But the biggest problem that keeps them from doing user research is the lack of time.
Why Text Buttons Hurt Mobile Usability
The usability standards for buttons are higher for mobile apps than desktop apps. With a smaller screen and finger navigation, mobile buttons must be easy to tap, read, and recognize.
5 Rules for Choosing the Right Words on Button Labels
What your buttons say is as important as how they look. Using the wrong words on your button labels cause users confusion, more work, and slower task times.
The Wix SEO Battle for $25K
Rumor has it that Wix websites don’t rank well on Google. Wix is willing to put their money where their mouth is to dispel those rumors.
Free .design Domain Name for Your Side Project
What are you working on? If it’s a project involving any aspect of design, you need to get a .design domain name for it.
How to Design Destructive Actions That Prevent Data Loss
Data loss is one of the greatest frustrations users can experience with computers. They not only lose their data but also their time and money they put into it.
When Cancel Buttons Should Not Say “Cancel”
Cancel buttons sometimes have different names. “Not Now” and “Maybe Later” are some dismissive labels one could use. But there’s one case when the Cancel button should not...
Why Cancel Buttons Should Never Have a Color
What does the Cancel button do exactly? It dismisses the user’s current screen and brings them back to their previous one. This dismissive button is a safeguard to prevent...
Persona Patterns: Make Personas People Can Reference
Personas have been a staple of UX deliverables for a long time. But the big problem with personas today is that they’re hard to digest, so people don’t use them.
5 Techniques to Make Mobile Call to Action Buttons Intuitive
To tap or not to tap — that is the question on the user’s mind when they see a call to action button. The more buttons there are, the longer users take to decide.