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101 UX Principles – 2nd edition

You're reading from   101 UX Principles – 2nd edition Actionable Solutions for Product Design Success

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Product type Paperback
Published in May 2022
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781803234885
Length 454 pages
Edition 2nd Edition
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Table of Contents (18) Chapters Close

Preface
1. UX Field FREE CHAPTER 2. Typography 3. Controls 4. Content 5. Navigation 6. Iconography 7. Input 8. Forms 9. User Data 10. Progress 11. Accessible Design 12. Journeys and State 13. Terminology 14. Expectations 15. UX Philosophy 16. Other Books You May Enjoy
17. Index

Avoid Ambiguous Symbols

This is easier said than done, but there are some symbols and iconography that are often used and misused across products.

This principle aims to encourage you to think about two things; “Am I using symbols that the user will be familiar with?” and “Do these meanings conflict with other parts of their experience?”

Here are just a couple of examples from products on the web and mobile, but there are hundreds more:

  • @: The “at” symbol is a repeat offender in the context of the control. Does it mean email, a web link, to mention a user, or something else?
  • New Window Icons - Download Free Vector Icons | Noun Project: Does this mean “share” or “new window” or “open additional menu options”? I’ve seen it used to represent all of the above, as well as upside down to mean “go back.”

Some things to think about when picking iconography:

  • Is there a well-used existing icon for this...
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