Reading Time – 2 minAs touch screens become more prevalent, it’s important to consider how your website or app will work on these devices. One key difference between touch screens and traditional computers is the lack of a “hover” state…
Reading Time – 2 minThe 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 the…
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 – 3 minUser interaction habits are altering as a result of flat buttons, and we can observe this in usability testing results. Users are compelled to sift through pages in order to discover what links can be clicked.…
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 minLong story short, “Log In / Sign Up” works better. You are probably here because you are a designer or a developer having a debate on whether to use ‘sign in/sign up’ or ‘login/register’ or any…
Reading Time – 2 minA switch is used by almost all of us every day. And although there are sometimes general norms in countries as to which direction is “on”, there is variation between countries. In the UK, it’s most…