If you are a web designer, you already know that your craft, like other design-related fields, is not about making pretty things, but functional ones. For that, you’ll need to have a clear understanding of how UI design patterns work.
That exactly what this free ebook does. Web UI patterns 2016 compiles 38 UI patterns taken from the most visited websites on the Internet. Each patterns is carefuly explained, with a few examples and best practices.
The structure of the ebook is also well-thought, with four main sections:
- Collecting input, or how to make getting user data easier and more efficient.
- Controls, to make sure that your users know where they are and what they are doing.
- Navigation, to guide your users throughout your website.
- Layout styles, to understand what types of layouts are appropriate for your content.
Of course, I recommend to read the entire ebook, but it can be very handy to use as a reference for when you are in doubt over which design pattern to use. This comprehensive guide was put together by the team at UX Pin, an online web design platform. If you enjoy it, make sure to check out their long list of awesome free ebooks about design.
About the Author
Mirko Humbert
Mirko Humbert is the editor-in-chief and main author of Designer Daily and Typography Daily. He is also a graphic designer and the founder of WP Expert.