How to Handle Large-Scale Item Groups in a Sidebar

A sidebar navigation with a few items is simple to design. All you have to do is display them in a list with relevant icons. But what do you do when you have multiple large-scale item groups to display? The typical approach uses disclosure arrows to collapse each item group with an accordion functionality. However, […]
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 A Better Approach to Multi-Level Sidebar Navigation

Designers must stop using multi-level sidebar navigation. Grouping many items and subitems together in a small space creates visual clutter. As a result, users have trouble finding items when they navigate. For example, a sidebar with a navigation hierarchy with three levels will display many text labels. Users navigating between levels can easily misinterpret which […]
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 The Best Location for Navigation Items on Web Apps

There’s a reason most websites use a top navigation bar. On a website, content is king, so you need as much width space as possible to display everything. But for web applications, navigation is king. Users aren’t trying to explore content but rather complete tasks efficiently. If your app doesn’t have optimal navigation, users won’t […]
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 How to Design a Smart Search Bar Experience

Website search bars have a serious problem. Research has found that 69% of users go right to the search bar when visiting an online store. However, 80% will abandon the site when the search experience fails to meet their expectations. Their biggest frustration is receiving irrelevant search results. Why do users often end up with […]
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 How to Simplify a Massive Form With Over 100 Fields

There are long forms, and then there are massive forms. A form with over a hundred fields is a different beast because you can’t divide them into pages and call it a day. Additional UX techniques are necessary to make the form faster and easier to complete. For instance, this loan application form contains 104 […]
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 Zuko Form Builder: Build Forms with High Conversion Rates

80% of users have abandoned an online form after beginning to fill it out (source). Chances are you’re losing more users on your form than you know. The only way to turn this around is to build a form that delivers a smooth and easy user experience. That’s where Zuko Form Builder can help. Data-Driven […]
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 How to Make Users Fill Out the Longest 13 Field Form

Many websites attract users to their home page but lose them on the form. Low conversation rates occur when there are too many fields to fill out. Users don’t want to spend that much time and effort without getting an equal exchange in value. Most companies need to get the necessary information from users, so […]
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 How to Make Users Fill Out the Longest 13 Field Form

Many websites attract users to their home page but lose them on the form. Low conversation rates occur when there are too many fields to fill out. Users don’t want to spend that much time and effort without getting an equal exchange in value. Most companies need to get the necessary information from users, so […]
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 Dos and Don’ts for Form Input and Selection

Imagine having a book that helps you design an excellent UX for form input and selection. This book would comprehensively list all the dos and don’ts you should follow for every form component. You’ll never have trouble solving a design problem on your forms again. That’s what this book, “Dos and Don’ts for Form Input […]
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 Why Users View Details Better with Compact Slideovers

The conventional approach to displaying details is no longer the best option. When users click to view details, you typically display them in a full-page layout. But did you know this full-page layout can slow users down and make information hard to find? Most designers aren’t aware of this because they’ve followed the same practice […]
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 A Better Way to Display Data Than “Field: Value”

How well do you display data to your users? If all you do is present it in a “Field: Value” format, you’re not providing a pleasurable viewing experience. Instead, you’re creating extra visual work that can cause them to misread information. To illustrate, the example below displays data in a “Field: Value” format. Not only […]
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 How to Simplify the Most Confusing Toggle Segments

Does your website or app have any toggle components? If it does, it’s essential to understand how to use them correctly so you don’t confuse users when they configure settings. A common mistake is to mix binary logic with toggle segments. In other words, designers will include “On/Off” options in the component. Not only that, […]
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 Why “View More” Buttons Are Better Than Pagination Links

How easy is it for users to browse your page content? If you’re using pagination links, you’re making it slower and harder for them to explore. Pagination links have been the traditional way for users to navigate and view pages. However, they have many UX problems most designers aren’t aware of. To improve the user’s […]
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 Why You Should Never Split Text Field Inputs

Garbage input leads to garbage output. Most designers and developers understand this concept and will split their text fields to ensure they get correctly formatted input. However, this is not the right way to do it and will cause UX issues regarding data perception and cognitive effort. The most common text field inputs that get […]
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 How to Make 18 Checkboxes Selectable for Mobile Users

Checkboxes aren’t easy to select with the finger. A finger is much fatter than a mouse cursor, so when users try to tap a checkbox option, they’ll likely miss their target and hit the wrong one. For this reason, you should avoid using standard checkboxes on mobile forms. Most designers will work to make their […]
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 How to Simplify 4 Nested Modals into Only 1

Managing multiple windows on a screen is no easy task. It’s common for users to experience this when using an operating system. However, they also run into this problem on interfaces with nested modals. Nested modals exist when the design separates different task operations into their own windows. As a result, users need to exert […]
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 How to Make Dangerous Delete Buttons Safer to Click

The most destructive action is one that deletes the user’s data permanently. There’s no way to reverse or undo this action. That’s why you should take extra precautions to make “Delete” buttons safer to click. Treating the “Delete” button without precautions makes it look like a regular action button in a confirmation modal. As a […]
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 8 Rules for Switching to Infield Top-Aligned Form Labels

Are you using left-aligned or top-aligned labels on your form fields? If so, your users aren’t getting the best possible experience. Left and top-aligned labels produce more eye fixations and saccades. In other words, they make scanning information more slow and difficult. A far better way to align your labels is to place them infield […]
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 How to Simplify Time Fields Without Using Select Menus

The sight of numerous select menus on a form can discourage anyone from completing it. That’s why designers should stop using select menus for selecting time. Making this UX mistake leads to a longer task time and frustration. Luckily, there’s a better design approach to make entering time input easier without scrolling through multiple menus. […]
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 How to Make Form Fields Accessible Without Harsh Contrast

Every designer advocates for accessibility on forms, but they never discuss the issue of harsh color contrast. Increasing the color contrast of field elements makes them accessible but can also distract users from scanning and processing information. For example, a black field border is overly accessible because it contrasts against a white background to where […]
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