Reading Time – 2 minResponsive web design by definition adapts to the screen size of the device. But, should you allow zooming? The short answer is yes. But let’s discuss the reasons why you should. First, let’s dispel a myth:…
Reading Time – 2 minWhile we realize that putting the most important content above the fold is important, sometimes there is a need to scroll. The problem is that users do not realize they can scroll. There are a few…
Reading Time – 2 minUpdated August 2026. NIST’s current password guidance (SP 800-63B) says to accept all printable ASCII and Unicode characters, including spaces, and not to impose composition rules such as “at least one symbol”. The advice below to…
Reading Time – 2 minA modal dialog window is a window that pops up on top of the window that is currently active. This window blocks the user from interacting with the other window until the modal dialog window is…
Reading Time – 2 minThis is a great psychology-related question. Blue is the color of the intellect, the mind, making it the color of communication and when you think about social media, it’s all about communicating. Think about how many…
Reading Time – 2 minEver wondered why the mouse cursor on your screen is tilted and not straight? The angle makes the pointer easier to pick out against the pixelated background. The mouse has been around since the ’70s. In…
Reading Time – 3 minShort answer: 44x44px. There is no definitive answer to this question as it depends on the individual application and user preferences. However, it is generally recommended that buttons be at least 44 pixels wide and 44…
Reading Time – 2 minAs a UX Designer, when designing forms such as the signup form, you should ask yourself: Is it necessary to have separate fields for first and last name? Most of the time, it’s not necessary. In…
Reading Time – 2 minThe ellipses or three dots (…) notation is typically used to indicate that there are more options available. For example, on a menu, they may be used to indicate that more items are available beyond the…
Reading Time – 2 minShort answer: Hamburger menu. There are several types of mobile menus, but the hamburger menu is the most common. It’s named for the three lines that look like a burger’s bun, which is used to indicate…