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06 November 2009 ~ 5 Comments

Best Practices for 6 Common User Interface Elements

The appearance and usability of certain interface elements and functionality are crucial to the success any websites in today’s market. Studies have demonstrated that even a split-second delay in thinking on the user’s part will weaken their perception and interest in a website and ultimately lower the website’s conversion rate. In certain niches and industries, having UI elements that are not obvious in their use may be perfectly acceptable. The blogging and web development industry are perfect examples. But when we design user interfaces for non-tech-savvy audiences—which is usually the case with client work—we have to ensure that certain UI elements do not stray too far from what users are accustomed to. This article discusses some best practices and usability traits of six user interface elements and the conventions for each, so that developers can create user experiences that are both beautiful and simple.

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Asim Craft

Asim Craft is the CEO and Creative Director of Digital Designz Media Group. He is a graduate of the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and has spent the past 8 years studying and working in the entertainment industry in Miami, FL.

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5 Responses to “Best Practices for 6 Common User Interface Elements”

  1. Joesph Bornmann 27 May 2010 at 2:02 pm Permalink

    Very interesting stuff.keep em coming.

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  2. Lise Flennoy 5 June 2010 at 5:56 pm Permalink

    Usually I do not post on blogs, but I would like to say that this article really forced me to do so! Thanks, really nice article.

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  3. Jamey Temp 9 June 2010 at 7:34 am Permalink

    Can I quote you on this? Jamey Temp

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