Mobile UX

You cannot create a good user experience without functional navigation. Annarita Tranfici looks at some of the patterns that can be utilised to create one.

We've all seen that three lines icon, and have learned what it means, but does that make it good? Gabrielle looks for alternatives to the hamburger icon.

Humans are imprecise creatures by nature. We fumble and mis-click often. But what happens when bad UX decisions amplify our accidental clicks?

You've created a great Android app, now what about the icon? Elio Qoshi discusses some simple tips on getting your icons Material Design ready.

Websites know stuff -- the time, the day, even your location. Website personalization helps you use that data to present better options for your users.

There are so many other places your users could be instead of using your app, so why do we insist on annoying them so much?

The big opportunity for app developers is in the millennial generation, but what appeals to older users will not work for the young, Rameet Chawla argues.

We all like to think we're wise, deep thinkers when it comes to decision making. Annarita peeks into the brains behind the user behaviour we see.

How do you keep a user engaged after that initial giddy flush of install excitement? Joyce shows you ways to make that initial 'onboarding UX' really count.

Why did the 'Hamburger' become the common design pattern for mobile menus? We discuss why sometimes just because everyone is doing it doesn't make it right.

The segregation of the mobile experience to a subdomain, the ‘m’ domain, seems a little old school. In this article, I'll discuss why it may still be valid.

Is your login friendly doorman or cranky guard? Jessica Enders shows you how to get your users logged in fast by getting your login screens out of the way.

The biggest pitfall many developers fall into is designing for iOS and porting their apps. Read our four UX tips on how to design properly for Android.

Google Now. 4Sq. A new generation of services are monitoring our lives and guessing our needs. Chris explores the UX challenges of 'always listening'.

It's easy to get developers excited about developing features to your app, but does it help your users? Ofer gives you a plan to improve your app UX.

This article shows how the Android Action Bar can be used to help create elegant user interfaces.

How does taking your web app to the cloud affect your user experience? Chris examines the implications of Cloud UX.

If we want our interfaces to talk to users, should we whisper encouragement or bark instructions? Georgina looks at how bad grammar makes bad UX.

SitePoint author Jodie Moule describes the process of user research and UX design for her iOS app, Cook.

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