A user interface must be clean and easy to use. Avoid common layout mistakes that make a screen hard to read or navigate. Each screen should have a clear purpose and present content effectively.
By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record
A user interface must be clean and easy to use.
Avoid common layout mistakes that make a screen hard to read or navigate. Each screen should have a clear purpose and present content effectively.
Avoid showing many stacked cards all at once. This creates too much scrolling on a screen meant for one task. Do not leave large empty spaces above content. Content should not float in the middle of a screen with buttons at the bottom. Avoid small content in the center of a large screen with empty space around it. Do not use a fixed footer that covers other content. Game or quiz screens must fit entirely on one screen without scrolling. Ensure content looks good on both desktop and mobile devices. Avoid uneven spacing between elements. Do not use unreadable text, like gray text on a light background, for important information.
A designer creates a mobile app screen. The screen shows five stacked cards, all visible, which forces the user to scroll down many times. The designer also places a small image in the middle of a large empty screen. This makes the app hard to use and visually unappealing.
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Secondary text is hard to read when a designer chooses a color that looks good but is not readable. Labels appear when a developer or designer adds information a user does not need.
A developer must use plain language and avoid technical jargon. This applies to all communication and code comments.
A developer must avoid gray text on light backgrounds. This is a common mistake in AI-generated designs.
A developer must never use gray text colors. Text color depends on the background, not personal choice.
A user interface must be clean and easy to use. Avoid common layout mistakes that make a screen hard to read or navigate. Each screen should have a clear purpose and present content effectively.