I have a general questions on the definition of a flow of highlighted images defining where you are in a web application flow.
I want to buy some template online but I dont know what this UX methodology is called.
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Sign up to join this communityI have a general questions on the definition of a flow of highlighted images defining where you are in a web application flow.
I want to buy some template online but I dont know what this UX methodology is called.
It seems to me you are looking for the "wizard" ui pattern. Here is a link that has a lot more information explaining the purpose and reasoning behind the pattern: http://ui-patterns.com/patterns/Wizard
To give the user feedback on where they are in the wizard either text or graphics can be used. I think this is the particular piece you are referring to.
The answer that was posted right before mine mentions the "steps left" pattern. From the link I shared with you here is the explanation of what makes that different from the wizard pattern which might help you know which one you actually are looking for:
The Wizard pattern is very similar to the Steps Left pattern. The difference between the two is the focus. Where Steps Left is focused only on explaining the steps of a process, the Wizard pattern is about parting dependable sub-tasks needed to perform a complex goal into separate steps.
The Wizard pattern is also different from the Steps Left pattern in that the steps needed to perform a goal can vary depending on the information inputted in earlier stages. In this way, the Wizard pattern separates itself from being merely an visible aid for the user.
I tend to call it a progress bar.
Showing progress is always recommended for a sequential process like an ecommerce check out.
A 'Wizard' may have a progress bar like this.