User-Friendly Format for Phone Numbers
Reading Time – 2 min We’ve all been there before: trying to type in a phone number on our mobile devices, only to realize that the number is formatted in a way that is not compatible with our phone’s keypad.…
How to confirm user’s email address?
Reading Time – < 1 minute If you’re designing a user verification or validation flow, you might have asked yourself what the best approach is when it comes to confirming user’s email address: sending an email confirmation link, sending a…
Why do public toilet doors mostly open inwards?
Reading Time – < 1 minute As a designer, this is a very interesting question to ask. Why does it open inwards and not outwards? There are no official building codes that toilets follow worldwide e.g., the Massachusetts Department of…
Know your menu: Hamburger vs. Kebab
Reading Time – 2 min The three dots or kebab icon is a common icon used in many different applications. It is typically used to represent a menu or a list of options. The three lines or hamburger icon is…
The default cursor on mouseover of a button is not a hand pointer
Reading Time – 2 min The cursor is not a hand pointer because the button is not a link. The button is an element of the page that you can click on to perform an action. When you hover over…
What is a Toast Notification?
Reading Time – 2 min A toast notification is a non-modal, unobtrusive element to display a short message and it appears on the screen when an event occurs. It is used to provide feedback or show a message. Toast notifications…
Guidelines for Currency Formatting (with ISO 4217 Table)
Reading Time – 3 min If you’re designing the UX for a web or mobile application that contains monetary data for different locales, you might have questions about the differences in currency formats. Mainly, when to use currency codes vs.…
Dropdown vs. Radio button vs. Checkboxes: Which one to use?
Reading Time – 2 min When it comes to choosing between a radio button or dropdown, there are a few UX considerations you should keep in mind. If you’re working on a web or app design, it’s important to choose…
Designing tables with lots of data
Reading Time – 2 min Designing data-rich tables can be a daunting task. But with the right approach, it can be achieved. We have previously shared tips on how you can design data-heavy UIs. Now let’s take a look at…
Hamburger menu icon: should it be on the left or right?
Reading Time – 2 min The hamburger menu icon is one of the most ubiquitous icons on the web. It is usually used to indicate a menu bar, and it is often placed in the top-left corner of the screen.…