Reading Time - 5 minLabel the units. "2:30" reads as half past two just as easily as two and a half hours, so anywhere a duration could be mistaken for a clock time, write "2h 30m" or "2 hr 30 min" instead. Keep the HH:MM form only where the context makes it unmistakable — a video scrubber, a timesheet column with a header that says so — and never put a duration and a timestamp in the same column.
Reading Time – 3 minThe beauty of rounded corners can be appreciated by everyone, but not everyone understands how it is achieved. Some scientists believe that rectangles with rounded corners are easier on the eyes since they require less cognitive…
Reading Time - 6 minA toggle switch is for one binary setting that takes effect the instant it is flipped — Wi-Fi on or off, notifications on or off. If the change needs a Save button, if the two states are named alternatives like List and Map, or if the user is picking several things from a list, a switch is the wrong control. Use a checkbox, a radio group or a segmented button instead.
Reading Time – 2 minColumns only make sense in a web setting if you’re trying to convey a very small amount of information; otherwise, they have a negative impact on usability. In this article we will talk about the ideal…
Reading Time – 2 minThe best way to refer to these objects is determined by: who’s using the system, what’s actually being done; and what extra actions can be taken. The Programmer’s Perspective A well-known CRUD operation is that of…
Reading Time – 3 minThe button hover states come in different shapes and sizes. The pattern you use doesn’t matter, as long as it makes sense for your application because there isn’t a pattern common enough to be deemed “standard”…
Reading Time – 3 minWe’re often asked: Should the Cancel button appear first or second? The importance of platform standards outweighs the importance of positioning buttons in a single space. So make sure you position the buttons consistently. The more…
Reading Time – 3 minOne of the most common questions our team is asked is: Why do users become numb to warnings? When users are bombarded with countless warning signs on websites, they tend to get desensitized to them. The…
Reading Time – 3 minUpdated August 2026. All five books remain in print in their latest editions, and the list has held up: each one is still on the reading lists of the major UX bootcamps and university programmes. We’ve…
Reading Time – 3 minDoes minimizing cognitive load help with learning and remembering things? Many of us forget tiny yet essential details while multitasking. Forgetfulness while multitasking is normal. But, what if we can remember most of the essential details…