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The Aesthetic-Accessibility Paradox

Every interface has a subset of users that make up the majority and minority.

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The Myths of Color Contrast Accessibility

It's important to accommodate users with disabilities, but there are many myths to color contrast accessibility.

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Why Toggle Tokens Are a Better Alternative to Checkboxes

What interface component would you use for selecting from a large set of options?

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When You Need to Show a Button's Loading State

Buttons have more than an enabled and disabled state. They also have a loading state.

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Why You Shouldn't Gray Out Disabled Buttons

What should you do if you have a button that isn't active in a given context?

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Stop Misusing Toggle Switches

There are times to use toggle switches and times not to.

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The Challenges with Single Toggle Buttons

Toggle buttons should do three things - change states, show the current state, and reveal unselected options.

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How to Design Destructive Actions to Prevent Data Loss

Data loss is one of the greatest frustrations users can experience. It's not only their data they lose, but also the time and money they put into it.

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When Cancel Buttons Should Not Say "Cancel"

Cancel buttons sometimes have different names. "Not Now" and "Maybe Later" are some dismissive labels one could use.

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Solid Vs. Outline Icons: Which Are Faster to Recognize?

When building a mobile app, there comes a time when you have to decide whether to use solid or outline icons.

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Bad Practices on Birthdate Form Fields

Asking users for their birthdate on a form is complicated.

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The Best Place for Error Messages on Forms

Where are you placing the error messages on your form?

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Why Circular Profile Pictures Accentuate Faces

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Why Users Miss Form Buttons Placed in the Action Bar

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Absolute vs. Relative Timestamps: When to Use Which

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Why the Best Wireframe Style Is No Style

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Why Infield Top Aligned Form Labels are Quickest to Scan

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Why Infield Top Aligned Form Labels are Quickest to Scan

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When to Use Toggle Buttons

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Why Every Terms of Service Page Needs Summaries