Questions tagged [usability]
The extent to which a product can be used by specified users to achieve specified goals with effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction in a specified context of use.
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Two actions, one requires selection and the other does not. Should I keep separate behaviors or make it uniform?
There are two actions in the listing: one sends a message, and the other exports a CSV.
A selection is required to send a message, but not for exporting a CSV. We could make selection required for ...
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Next-Article Indicator for Infinite Scroll Setup (Mobile Web)
Was looking into the idea of implementing some kind of indicator for a multi article experience (ex.content ticker + progress bar).
Want to get anyones thoughts on the necessity of such a feature ...
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Better UX for indicating the relative costs of many reclassifications
In my application users specify a number of different classifications (approx. 3 - 10), supply some data which is already assigned to those classifications, and then my application reclassifies their ...
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Multi-Workspaced UI
So I'm developing a word processor app in that also includes drawing tools. Nothing really crazy, just some simple vector drawing capabilities like node editing and layering. The problem I'm running ...
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Arrangement of input fields
I have a form where I ask the user for data. I want the user to give me his name, email id and phone number. On mobile UI I have two options.
One: I design conventional interface with all three ...
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Thumbnail gallery wizard navigation on selection
I have doubt on my design related to thumbnail gallery wizard. Wizard has few pages consist of thumbnail images (10 images per page), where each gallery page has a question, and the answer would be to ...
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On-screen directions in UI: telling users to do the obvious
Should we include directions to a user in the UI content that tells them to do something that is visually obvious?
For example, we inform users that they need to verify their device. Text includes "...
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What is the best way to present a comparison list?
I want to decrease the drop-off rate of a (loan) comparison page where users can change three variables to see a personalized loan offer list with five columns and a CtA button for each item ("Next").
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Overflowing tabs and sub tabs - [Desktop view]
How do we solve multi-level navigation? In the current design, I have added arrows on both sides and at both levels as well. But this design looks odd.
Tab 1 to Tab 12 -- Primary tab
Tab 1-1 to Tab ...
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Where can I find some of the best practices and ux guides for webapp? [closed]
I am working on improving a web app UX. Please provide sources for getting the best design practices and research on user-centered design?
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How to provide ordering and sorting functionality in a table for creating reports
My purpose is to create a report which shows the size of set/s.
For this, I am taking in minimum size & maximum size for each set.
Along with it, I am supposed to capture the order type and the ...
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How to best filter data with multiple toggle buttons?
We have a web app that displays a list of items as tiles. Each item can have zero to many 'tags' which can be used to filter items using a row of toggle-able buttons at the top of the page. There will ...
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Is there a standard way of doing map or drawing annotation
I have a question regarding putting/dragging and dropping annotations on a map or plan. Is there a standard way of doing this?
The annotation has flexible dimensions and is placed on the map/drawing ...
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Is it a good idea to showing balance in transfer, confirmation and success screen
I just want to understand the experience of showing the balance in any transfer, confirmation and success screen would make sense. If yes / no, what could be the down fall of it and reasons. Please ...
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Number keyboard UX
Hello Folks.
I just wanted to understand what research results show why the number keyboard consists of letters which are not used. Why is this needed?
The number keyboard should have only numbers, ...
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How do we tell a user that when they logged in we noticed their password was insecure?
I'm not entirely certain if this belongs on Information Security or here, so if it needs moved I'll delete it and repost.
An application I'm developing has a "feature" that alerts a user when a ...
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What is the best way to show a submenu in a tile menu design like Windows?
Recently, I designed a tiles menu and it is responsive, which means it will support desktop, tablet/iPad, and mobile devices.
But I notice it is very hard to have a submenu in it. Can anyone please ...
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What does this pattern signify in breadcrumb?
What does this breadcrumb pattern signify? Is it Under All products you have selected lighting or Does it say All products or lighting? Isn't it confusing?
Usually, we do use "/" for or option.
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Is it good practice to place tabs at the same level when search is the main feature? How to deal with spacing?
I'm building a dashboard I'm stuck at one level whether keeping the title on the same line as the search bar (as highlighted below)? For example, I select Option1 from the list of drop-down (check the ...
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How to help users who ignore a push message but might want to read it later?
I have a question I'm hoping you guys can shed some light on. The mobile app I'm currently working on has a feature to send push notifications for important messages like overdrawing a bank account, ...
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Has any auto manufacturer tried to justify touchscreens, or commented on their safety?
I read this review and realized it’s not just most UX designers who think touch screens in cars are a bad idea (they are skewered pretty bad here): https://arstechnica.com/cars/2017/09/range-rover-...
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Autofill forms - wrong username saved making users think the password is faulty
Is there a way to notify the user that they have saved incorrect credentials? Currently users think their password is at fault and reset is, leading them to receive an email with the correct username ...
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Showing all-day or non-timed events in a task list
I have a timeline-like view (I don't want to call it a timeline because it is more like a list of work items).
Things you need to know
It's designed to show a quick overview of the recent activities.
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Mobile - Control video state using actual button or invisible tap gesture
I'm working on a video editor mobile app.
As usual, when prototyping we'll often find a conflict between UI and UX. Although UX has usually higher priority, from time to time I try to find a balance ...
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Visualising of Products Using Dimensioned Drawings and Tables
I´m currently planning to develop a software that generates a Product catalogue. The software reads data from the database then apply business logic in order to create the catalogue which will be ...
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Should I use a home button in mobile PWA version next to the back arrow?
I'm working on a PWA website. I'm currently working on the mobile version.
And as expected in PWA, I try to be as native as possible so I plan to use a back button on the top left of the screen ...
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User profile dashboard design for two users
I need to let two user type to login in to my website.
Customer and
Broker
I already have a dashboard design for customer. Here is the screenshot.
I wonder whether I should keep same dashboard ...
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Should I use entity names in page titles?
Should I put entity name in page title when editing?
For example, when I edit an event, should the page title include event name (Edit Faculty Meeting), or should it be general (Edit event) for all ...
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Is the flat design out of fashion? [closed]
We are planning on building a software and we had this discussion regarding the design. Someone mentioned that the flat design pattern is out of fashion, but when I asked them what replaced it, there ...
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Some help with my user testing process [closed]
I'm creating a document for testing out a website that our company is launching within the next few weeks. The development is outsourced but the design is done in-house. Recently
I've introduced UX/...
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Can there be nested toggle?
Can we have a nested toggle, which would function like "Select All" or vice versa? It's similar to a check box, but will be shown using toggle button.
But there is a problem: If I've selected a ...
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Do bigger buttons improve usability and how they correspond with design? [case]
We're trying to incorporate a style guide which helps developers understand and build CSS across different resolutions. After reading these:
https://uxplanet.org/buttons-in-ui-design-the-evolution-of-...
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In a Verify OTP Modal Box, "verify OTP" button will be first or resend OTP link will be the first [image attached]
In the OTP(One Time Password) Verification Modal card, which will get more preference to be placed first Check the Image bellow
Option 1 : Validate OTP, Button will be on Top and resend otp will be ...
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Paid and Free access buttons
We have a selection of elearning courses available on a website I'm managing, historically these courses have been free for everyone to access. However we're now having to restrict free access to NHS ...
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Align text left or right Next to textBox?
I have a Label and a Textbox next to it. I am trying to find out which layout is the best for usability?
Right-Aligned Labels
Left-Alignment Labels
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Are sign in forms better in the left, right, or center? and why? [duplicate]
I'm seeing a few sites with a sign in form on the far left with a billboard of info on the right (Salesforce, Mailchimp for example). Others like facebook have the sign in on the right. Most are ...
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Form Validation: out of focus vs. delayed onKeyPress
The right time of form validation has been discussed already several times here, here and here, but recently I noticed a few times implementations which are using delayed validation. Means you get ...
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Display information: Redirect to new page or show pop-up?
I have searched for similar questions but they couldn't really answer the problem in my case.
I have designed a profile page where users can display their earned titles trough a reputation system. ...
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In terms of usability should width of custom scrollbar be thin or thick?
Should the scrollbar width be thin/sleek or thick so that user can grab using mouse and scroll? I know most of them prefer using a mouse while scrolling. In terms of usability should width be thick or ...
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How to manage usability with multiple http error messages?
I am writing an Angular 1.5.3 app. On my main 'home' page controller I call 2 different endpoints with $http. The two endpoints are not related to each other and have separate data etc. One problem I ...
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Is there a character limit to items listed in a drop-down menu?
I am not asking about max or min. number of items listed but rather how long each item should or can be?
My client is using a drop down menu to provide answers to a question. The options (answers) ...
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Augmented reality - how to manipulate objects
With the new iOS ARkit, I've been wondering a lot of things about the intuitive interaction with objects in Augmented reality.
For example, I think people are going to try to move objects touching ...
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When to use a full bleed button and when not to?
I have attached a screen shot of a design that I am working on. I am not able to decide if the bottom button should be full bleed or if the present version is good enough. Can someone please tell me ...
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How can I properly display a like/dislike average briefly
A few days ago I asked a question about the best way to display a like/dislike rating. I wanted to know how I can best show the balance between the two. Using the answers given I had made the ...
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Auto-closing feedback dialog after login - how to indicate this to the user?
My login dialog has four states:
'Form' - for actually filling in the user details
Loading - waiting for the server response
Failed - feedback & a retry button to take you back to the 'form'
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Should definitions be shown in a list, if not all definitions are available for the list?
So I have a list of terms that all have different definitions, however some of those definitions have not be added to my system for various reasons. There is a debate going on whether it is more ...
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Should different apps in a product have a consistent layout?
We have a cloud product which has many different apps within that. The apps can be accessed using the app launcher in the UI (Think of it like Google Apps or Office 365). Each app has unique features ...
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Is displaying tags and categories on recent posts unnecessary?
I am creating an online community platform where users can post blog-like items. I currently have made a design that displays recent posts, along with a sidebar where users can filter existing posts ...
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How can you make a design decisions based on "future behavior" of users?
I am working on designing of mobile application that will be used by field nurses in a developing country. The application guides the nurse through a series of questions and then gives her a diagnosis ...
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What type of pattern is this called?
Recently I've across some website and they were using this pattern. What is this pattern called? PFA image.
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