Reading Time – 3 minUpdated August 2026. If you do split the fields, do not make the last name mandatory: people with a single name exist, and the W3C’s guidance on personal names around the world recommends a single full-name…
Reading Time – 2 minWhen it comes to web forms, there is always a debate about whether or not to mark required fields with an asterisk (*). After all, if all fields are required, then why not just mark them…
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 – 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 – 2 minIt is advised is to avoid using the term “Cancel” in the default action altogether. Instead, you can cancel something, for instance a subscription, by saying “Remove Subscription” or “Unsubscribe.” Using “Stop Downloading” to stop a…
Reading Time – 3 minUpdated August 2026. The examples below still hold. For current reference points, the GOV.UK Design System and Material Design 3 both specify inline error text directly under the field, in red with an icon, and never…
Reading Time – 3 minYou might have come across forms where it is impossible to deselect radio buttons. Today, we will answer the question of why that’s the case. Presently, there are two kinds of checkbox-style controls available in HTML:…
Reading Time – 3 minBoolean Logic UIs are difficult to interpret. The main problem non-technical users have with Boolean logic is understanding the difference between AND and OR because it doesn’t always correspond to natural language (e.g., “show me orders…