Sliders are often the UI control of choice for letting users select a value or range from a fixed set of options. However, in practice, sliders are difficult to manipulate . Especially on touch interfaces, the level of control needed to meticulously operate a slider to an exact value is simply not realistic.
Definition: A slider is a control element that uses a knob or lever moved horizontally to control a variable, such as volume on a radio or brightness on a screen.
Imprecise Interactions
When designing a usable UI we must consider the context in which the interface will be used. For mobile design in particular, users often hold...
Usually it’s bad to introduce a new specification format because many stakeholders won’t know how to interpret it. What’s old is usually familiar. However, we do like wireflows because (1) they are easily learnable by those who’ve seen wireframes and flowcharts before, and (2) wireflows
An older version of Walmart.com used a modal dialog to prompt users to log in during checkout. At best, this modal could distract users and launch them into a full-fledged quest to find the Walmart.com password rather than simply completing checkout as a guest. At worst, users may feel that
Users often won’t bother to customize the site, even if the system is clear and simple to use. Because of this, don’t depend on customization to make a good experience. Generic site experiences, with no customization, should be strong enough to support users. You do not want a user staring at
A 60-Second Trailer of the 60-Day Report on Cybersecurity
She explained that the original design of the Internet was driven more by considerations of interoperability rather than security, and as a result we are now faced with almost insurmountable issues. Some examples include online criminals who steal our information, mass bandits who have the ability
Transparency In The Cryptocurrency Ecosystem with James Giancotti
When it comes to the future of cryptocurrency, Giancotti is looking to the experts for insight: the OTC providers that have been there, done that, and gone through the long, hard slog to get where they are. What he’s seeing is that institutions are buying Bitcoin, but they’re buying it from OTC
Emerging Technologies are Banding Together to Accelerate Big Data’s Growth
Thanks to the growth of the internet, the rate at which new information is being released is growing exponentially. Accelerating big data between machines. We are in an age when communication is not just between human beings. Machines are now the go-to for connections between the people to people
Remote UX Work: The NN/g Case Study
But developing new UX talent is also a major challenge to remote work. New UX professionals often learn by closely shadowing or working alongside more experienced colleagues. Many people think that new UX employees shouldn’t be remote: they’ll feel disconnected from the organization, may be
slider design: rules of thumb
Better Link Labels: 4Ss for Encouraging Clicks
Each link in this list fully contains the most important content that users will find if they select it — for example, Marriage, civil partnership, and divorce. The descriptive text beneath this link is useful, but entirely supplementary: Includes getting married abroad, decree absolutes, and
Brand Is Experience in the Digital Age
As his pillaging continued and Blackbeard grew in craftiness, he realized it would be prudent to extend the essence of his menacing nature from afar. He devised a tool to extend his message — an early version of the skull-and-crossbones pirate flag we all know well today. The flag served as
Wishlist or shopping cart? Saving products for later in ecommerce
Anthropologie.com confusingly offered both a Move to Wish List and Save for Later options for shopping-cart items. Move to Wish List required the user to either log in or create an account, both of which derail the checkout process. Save for Later, however, did not require registration and
4 Noteworthy Intranet Design Trends in 2019
In one example, the Flight Centre, a large travel company specializing in vacations, tours, and corporate travel, tracked and communicated on its intranet all events that could cause — or have already caused — travel interruptions. Travel interruptions are the enemy to travel agents, but armed
Why Personas Fail
The truth is; Yes, they do already know a ton about customers, so it’s sometimes hard to justify doing research on a body of people you have been working with for years. In these situations, it is beneficial to think of personas and present them as an alignment tool rather than a research
Journey Mapping in Real Life: A Survey of UX Practitioners
A smaller number of respondents brought up the fact that because journey mapping is designed to uncover and eliminate weaknesses within the customer experience, some clients or internal teams may be fearful of exposing those weaknesses. Additionally, some participants felt that journey mapping
The purpose of a style guide is to collect all product-interface elements in a modular library. It benefits the UX team in two ways: (1) prototyping ideas and implementing new designs becomes more efficient, and (2) a consistent visual design can be easily enforced throughout the product. Designers
When and How to Create Customer Journey Maps
The map should align touchpoints (times when the actor in the map actually interacts with the company) and channels (methods of communication or service delivery, such as the website or physical store) with user goals and actions. These elements deserve a special emphasis because they are often
WP Engine Celebrates Pride 2018 .
Austin’s Annual PRIDE celebration is one of the largest opportunities for local non-profit organizations, social groups, and causes to gain exposure in the LGBTQ community. This year marked 28 years of Pride events in Austin. This year’s parade emphasis was awareness, equality and
Introducing Gutenberg Optimized Themes
In addition to all of the above, the Genesis Framework will be further upgraded for Gutenberg with the release of version 2.8 in Q1 2019. 2.8 will include built-in features that allow you to easily and efficiently style and control Gutenberg blocks as well as auto-load demo content, which can arm
A Look at WordCamp Los Angeles 2018 .
There are so many things to love about WordCamp. The one thing that makes these events uniquely awesome is it’s inclusion of different people of all backgrounds, skills, and interests. This made for a comfortable, safe environment to truly learn and explore the open-source world of WP. Huge
Data Privacy Attitudes and Connected Cars: A Deeper Look
The Otonomo-Edison Research Survey is a US online survey of 1,070 persons 18 and older. Of that total, 514 were connected car owners, and 794 planned to purchase a new car in the next year (note: there was some overlap between the two groups.) Participants were recruited through Survey Sampling
Smart Hospitals: the Next Step in Healthcare IT
Yet, we already have countless apps and connected devices that collect information about our movements. With the ability to monitor everything from heart rate to the number of steps, blood pressure, and other vital signs, data healthcare providers can make more informed choices about treatment and
Smart Hospitals: the Next Step in Healthcare IT
There is no doubt that healthcare is changing. Between innovation that the health industry is known for, and continually creating new drugs — better ways to treat illnesses are in the making. Add to the mix of physician innovation and pharma creations; we can look forward to a healthier
A 60-Second Trailer of the 60-Day Report on Cybersecurity
Finally, Hathaway sees this as a unique opportunity for the United States to work with countries around the world, and with organizations on an extremely local level. “We cannot succeed if our government works in isolation,” she added. It requires “leading from the top” from
slider design: rules of thumb
How To Create a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign for Your Startup
A problem and a solution. The more relatable the problem your product or service is trying to solve is the more attention you’ll gather from your investors. For instance, not everyone likes walking to and fro from the video store. Netflix solved this problem by providing a one-time solution to
A 60-Second Trailer of the 60-Day Report on Cybersecurity
Finally, Hathaway sees this as a unique opportunity for the United States to work with countries around the world, and with organizations on an extremely local level. “We cannot succeed if our government works in isolation,” she added. It requires “leading from the top” from
Slider Design: Rules of Thumb | Shopping Online for an iPhone Plan Is Painful
Shopping Online for an iPhone Plan Is Painful
Another issue common to mobile phone provider sites is communicating the value of the varying levels of data (GB). Many users don’t know if they need 1GB, 4GB, or unlimited data. Some sites offered multistep wizards that recommended a data allowance. But most users don’t use such tools, because
The Role of Enhancement in Web Design
Now that most desktop users have a scroll wheel, this hardware facility has taken on enhancements of its own. For example, many web browsers allow users to change the font size by holding down the control key while scrolling the wheel. While this is a nice feature, it’s definitely still only an
Can Hated Design Elements Be Made to Work?
That said, PDF has its uses — they're just not in the realm of interactive information access. When people want to download a report for later reference, PDF shines. Indeed, I use it myself for this purpose. (As an example, see our report on social media usability, which is available for free
