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Where do I place the Admin user in the menu?
I am redesigning a platform with two kinds of users: regular and Admin and the two roles are not separated, meaning the Admin should see the same as the regular user + the Admin button, which takes ...
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Thresholds in Social Proof
When using a social proof element like this example ("502 people find it helpful"), is it taboo to hide the element until it reaches a certain number of votes?
If it is ok to do this, is ...
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Should I include sold out items?
I'm working on an e-commerce site that doesn't have many products (actually there are only 5). These products are high quality and quite expensive.
Now the most desirable product (the 2nd most ...
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Checklist for merging changes in a Figma branch of a Design System library
Does anyone follow any checklists when reviewing and approving branch changes in a design system library and if so, what kind of things would you check to maintain quality in your design system.
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How to put 3 inputs and 1 selector in 3 columns grid
I need an outside perspective) The hanging “Mode Tunnel” selector is very annoying. Are there any options for configuring this differently so that it doesn’t hang like that?
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Using a filter chip with counter
1. Context
I have a table that shows a bunch of items falling into either of the below categories.
Some users struggle to find these filters.
2. Possible solution
I am considering using filter chips ...
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What should the default 2FA method be for a user opening an account?
Our application (investment solution) asks users to set up a 2FA method after setting their password during onboarding.
We offer multiple methods of 2FA; memorable questions, text message security, ...
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Terminology regarding user settings
In behavioral decision research, a definition of preference is
Relatively stable evaluative judgment (ie, like or dislike) regarding
objects or stimuli. Impacts behavior towards approach or avoidance ...
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Adopt or create new design system
Would it be a best practice to recreate a new design library made of only components we used or just use this big library? The team bought a design system library in Figma that is comprehensive but we ...
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Email verification during onboarding that requires internal approval
I'm designing a sign-up flow for a clinic management platform (browser, desktop and mobile friendly) that is dedicated for business owners to sign-up for their company. The one registering will be the ...
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Form filling: Should we hide non-essential fields, or should we display all fields to the user?
My current task involves enhancing the user experience (UI) in various sections of the SaaS product I'm working on. Within this system, some non-essential fields are currently concealed behind the '...
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Visual way (icon or otherwise) to indicate localization language is only partially complete
We have an application that is localised in 40 languages and that number is growing.
When a person first starts up the program they are greeted with an interface language choice:
When a user ever ...
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What is a good aria-label for a button that opens a modal to pick a region and/or language for the webpage?
I have a <button> element that opens a modal to change the webpage region and/or language.
The <button> element needs an aria-label that gives the user information about what the modal ...
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filter column with (lookup which can be filtered too)
I have a complicated filter system on the app I worked on where you can filter table columns but the main point is that business requirements ask to filter some columns with lookups. the lookups seem ...
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What is a Pattern that is part of the Design System?
I am researching Patterns and I am confused by the following definition.
Patterns are reusable combinations of components that solve common
user problems. These best practice solutions help users ...
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Lock booking seat before or after payment?
Let's say there is 120 seats in a cinema and there is a reserve your seat feature. The client has to choose his seat and then pay the amount for his seat.
Should the seat be locked once the client ...
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Are there theoretical ways to create empathy between users of a product?
So I've had this question forever, but it doesn't seem like I've seen any answers to it as of yet.
We've all seen the trashfires of many social media websites, but my question still stands, is it ...
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Need title for a section in my UX case study
There is this case study that I am writing which is about onboarding users on to the product. The product is platform as a service(PaaS). For designing the onbaording alone I looked into a lot of SaaS ...
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Selection Dependent Dropdowns - One is Selectable By Case
We have three fields:
One is a selection for Types, let's define it as C
The second one is dependent on C, let's define it as N
The third one could be selectable by case, meaning it is not displayed ...
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Status label with more info - how best to show the "more info" part?
I have this one error status in a table. The "Learn more" is underlined, and that's how user knows to click on it, to learn how to troubleshoot the problem. When they click on "Learn ...
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2 columns of a list, 1 scrollbar - is there a better solution?
This section is part of a larger form. Image shows a list. The reason I have 2 columns, is simply because I think it would be a waste of space, to just show 1 column. Most people have wide screens. I ...
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Indicate Interaction Hierarchy in Modals with Buttons and Links or Buttons only?
I am designing a map-based web application with multiple small dialogue windows and have problems to decide whether to use buttons only or buttons and links as interaction elements.
In all of the ...
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Should the components be drawn in the Design System?
I wanted to investigate what an design system is, but there is a part I cannot understand.
In design systems, buttons, forms, that is, every component we see on the website or mobile application is ...
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Is it a good experience if we use three modals in a row?
I would like to be sure if it is a good experience for the user when, for example, you update your password and then the user selects the "Save changes" button; this action appears in the ...
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What is the best way to show the number of users in a table?
In your opinion, what is the most clear and fastest way to see the number of members that belong to a specific team?
1- Just having the number
2- Having avatars, where you can mouse hover to see the ...
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Does dynamically updating the date to 'today' on a website affect user experience?
I was quite surprised a few days ago when I visited the latest HTML specs from W3C (they moved it to a new website and URL, but it's official) and saw that they had been updated on that very date. I ...
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Problems with showing deep Tree structure
Background
I am designing a tree structure that should represent folder nesting and contain some properties inside. On the left side of the screen, I have a tree structure with folders and on the ...
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Include or omit (in)definite articles in button labels?
Considering the following primary button in a web application:
[Wait for deadline] or [Wait for the deadline]
Are there any best practices regarding the inclusion or omission of definite and ...
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Should text links enlarge on hover?
What are the best practices for this?
Is it better to e.g. opt for underlining, box shadows, or a darker font / bgcolor when selected / on hover?
The reason I ask is that a client I have is asking to ...
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Best layout for radio buttons on forms
I have a webpage with a form arranged in a "Z" pattern, consisting of input fields. Additionally, I need to incorporate three radio button choices into the layout. Given that I've organized ...
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Keeping the text handle visible at all times when in text editing mode on mobile devices, any accessibility issues?
There is a very interesting article on the 'invisible' problem of editing text on mobile that highlights the lack of novel and tailored UI design patterns for text editing.
One of the really ...
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Are there any Android/iOS guidelines about automatically switching nav bar selection for a user?
I work on a product with a side navigation bar on the left side of the screen (for tablets). It functions like a Navigation bar. We have been asked to implement a feature so that if a user is away ...
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Serious visual hierarchy guidelines
I have been looking for guidelines on visual hierarchy with precise and substantiated recommendations, yet I have found only generic tips, such as "you can use contrast and font size" to add ...
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Price Tables: what's the best position for "Best value" option on even grids?
Is there a documented 'best position' for highlighting the 'best value' or 'recommended' option in a table with four columns? In tables with 3 or 5 columns, the best placement is typically the center. ...
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How to highlight a user in a table?
I'm creating a data table and I would like to highlight the user, so they know it's them on the table when they view it. What would be the best way to do it? Adding '(you)' after the name, or just ...
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Enhancing user awareness of bulk action button activation requirements
I am working on a program that primarily handles reports in the form of tables. These tables contain actions that can be performed on multiple items simultaneously (bulk actions). The bulk action ...
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Is `h` a valid heading tag in PDFs? [closed]
I'm configuring a document in InDesign for basic accessibility. The documents I'm working on have unfortunately used h1-h6 tags incorrectly for page hierarchy (basically heading style option 1, style ...
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Never ending discounts in ecommerce
What research and numbers say about having "never ending" discounts for products in ecommerce business? E.g. My client has almost all their products always discounted. I know it looks ...
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Explain difference, and timeline of Pilot test vs Beta test?
Hopefully this question works here... During a meeting, we realized our team didn't have consensus on what a pilot test was vs what a beta test was - or when it occurs, and who it's with. Some online ...
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Considerations for using a dropdown with multiple inputs and selections in a table row to add additional scenarios
Please see the mockup up example. The scenario is to set an initial price, then the user can use the dropdown down to set dates in the future that the user can either increase or decrease the price by ...
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How do we let users know if a dashboard shows the entities’ lifetime activity or activity during the selected date range?
I am currently designing a dashboard that displays data related to entities (e.g., campaigns, ads, ad groups). My challenge is to effectively communicate whether the data presented pertains to the ...
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Research Dashboard: Empty State vs. Partial Data - What's the User-Friendly Approach?
I'm currently working on redesigning a research data dashboard. I'm facing a decision on how to handle the initial data load for a specific type of data that dates back couple of years. I have two ...
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Adding data to table on same page
so here is interesting question
I have a data table, where person adds data at the end of the table, current design is following, input table is same width as data column
Unfortunately it is not ...
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Recommended font size for data intense Interfaces
I was wondering if there is any recommendation in font size for data intense interfaces? Users who use interfaces for several hours a day and are experts in using those interfaces might have other ...
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Use of T menus for text editing in mobile
There is a very interesting article on the 'invisible' problem of editing text on mobile that highlights the lack of novel and tailored UI design patterns for text editing.
In particular, the idea of ...
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Products are grouped in categories, but can too many categories hurt the UX?
I am working on an e-commerce platform, with products such as vouchers, gift cards, health subscriptions, gym subscriptions, etc. as employee benefits. The users can log in and choose a few ...
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Non Modal Persistent element - Best practices for tab sequence and general accessibility
We're working on a compare widget that appears when products are selected for comparison. This tray continues to persist as long as the products are in this widget. Even if users move to other pages.
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Looking for library of resources on real product's design, Information Architecture, etc
For my current project, I am looking for inspiration related to how different digital products (web applications, mobile apps) are organized:
navigation + menu structure, Information Architecture
So ...
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How many error icons are enough in a nested configuration menu?
So I have been developing a way for users to track where they left mandatory fields blank, so that they can freely go back and forth between menus, the input field would just turn red. In the example ...
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Does objects cause less cognitive load than tables
I have a feeling that if you make card view or similar object that represents an item from the real world, such as a 'car' or 'person', then it causes less cognitive load than a table view - except ...
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