{"id":41376,"date":"2022-08-10T10:00:04","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T14:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/?p=41376"},"modified":"2022-08-10T04:49:46","modified_gmt":"2022-08-10T08:49:46","slug":"best-practices-mobile-ux-designs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/best-practices-mobile-ux-designs\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Practices for Mobile UX Designs"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"mobileAs per a report compiled by Statista in 2021, the number of mobile users worldwide stood at 7.1 billion. It is expected to upsurge and reach a whopping 7.49 billion users by 2025<\/a>! With that estimate, it is clear that there will also be an increase in mobile applications<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With millions of mobile applications already present on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, it is indeed tough for a designer to choose the right inspiration.<\/p>\n

But have you ever wondered what hooks a user on one particular application despite the various other mobile apps available to them? Flawless user interface (UI) design and intuitive user experience (UX) design<\/a> are two of the key factors.<\/p>\n

The first impression of a mobile application is always related to UI\/UX design. Hence, mobile app designers must closely track the latest and best UI\/UX design trends. Here\u2019s a glance at some of the best practices to design mobile apps in 2022.<\/p>\n

How Can Mobile UI\/UX Design Be More User-Friendly?<\/h2>\n

UI\/UX design is the process of creating apps and software that can be seamlessly navigated and smoothly configured across various mobile screen sizes.<\/p>\n

So, let\u2019s learn more about the mobile UI\/UX design best practices that will prevail in 2022.<\/p>\n

1. Air Gesture<\/h3>\n

When mobile phones are integrated with amazing UX, using them becomes engaging. This example involves using body gestures to perform an action; the hand can be swiped in front of the screen to take a screenshot (as shown below).<\/p>\n

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SOURCE: Samsungtechwin.Com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It is quite simple to use. A lot of Android phones manufactured by Samsung, Xiaomi, Google, and other android mobile manufacturers have integrated this feature into their flagship phones.<\/p>\n

A significant advantage of using air gestures lies in its intuitiveness. Different gestures like swiping fingers left and right or up and down are integrated for controlling various navigation on the device. In short, gestures are here to stay.<\/p>\n

2. Scrollytelling<\/h3>\n

That\u2019s not a typo\u2014you\u2019re reading it right! Scrollytelling is a fusion of \u2018scrolling\u2019 and \u2018storytelling\u2019, wherein designers use techniques such as parallax scrolling to eliminate the monotony of static images.<\/p>\n

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SOURCE: Moooi.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The dynamic interaction of text, audio, and visuals creates a rhythmic flow. Moooi is one such example that uses parallax scrolling. The effects on the website give a pleasing visual tour as if the contents are exhibited in a museum.<\/p>\n

3. The Rule of Thumb<\/h3>\n

When the UI design ideas are boggling your mind, and you don\u2019t know where to begin, pay attention to the thumb zone. Many mobile users operate their devices single-handedly, with a vast majority using one thumb.<\/p>\n

The \u2018thumb zone\u2019 is the area of the screen where your thumb can easily reach for scrolling, swiping, and reaching tab bars.<\/p>\n

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SOURCE: Miro.medium.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The heatmap above clarifies the natural positioning of the thumb along with \u201cow\u201d and \u201cstretch\u201d zones. You can see that the percentage of the area of reachability decreases with increasing mobile screen sizes.<\/p>\n

4. Voice Search<\/h3>\n

\u201cHey Alexa, play MONTERO by Lil Nas X!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

People often use voice commands to simplify their search or when they want to take a break from typing.<\/p>\n

Voice search shows the result just by the individual\u2019s voice command. The feature of voice search was integrated after heavy user research by brands.<\/p>\n

Although it was introduced a decade ago, people became familiar with its convenience more recently. Hence, voice search is a fresh addition to the list of UX design best practices. Several e-commerce websites and mobile applications have integrated the feature for consumers to use.<\/p>\n

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SOURCE: Statista<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The graph predicts the expected growth of the use of voice assistants across the globe. By 2024, the number of users is projected to rise to 8.4 billion!<\/p>\n

5. Virtual Reality<\/h3>\n

Virtual reality (VR) is a technological revolution. Globally renowned brands like IKEA, Apple, and BMW have integrated VR for a surprisingly seamless experience for their consumers.<\/p>\n

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SOURCE: IKEA<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is because the VR market is expected to grow from five billion to 12 billion dollars by 2024<\/a>. Previously, the IKEA app allowed its users to place their furniture virtually. But with the new update, users can capture the whole room plan and redesign it accordingly.<\/p>\n

6. Emotive Interaction<\/h3>\n

Humans are emotional beings. Injecting emotion into mobile applications is a clever mobile UI design trend. Many brands like Duolingo and MailChimp have been using this trend in their respective applications.<\/p>\n

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SOURCE: 99designs<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Animations and other visual effects, like the ones you see above, mimic human interactions. Similarly, Duolingo has characters that applaud the user when they complete a task and reward them with points.<\/p>\n

7. Concise UX Writing<\/h3>\n

If users are not able to find what they are looking for, they\u2019ll simply exit the app. So, how can we avoid this? The answer lies in microcopy\u2014the tiny bits of copy on buttons and input fields that guide users through their experience within an app.<\/p>\n

Microcopy is a vital aspect of mobile UX design\u2014if the microcopy does not guide the user seamlessly through the application, they will find the experience frustrating. Put simply, instead of decorating the content with fluff, it is always better to deliver the message as concisely and informatively as possible.<\/p>\n

Google stated that their engagement rate rose by 17% when the microcopy was revised from \u201chotel rooms\u201d to \u201ccheck availability\u201d for better reservation results. Even the smallest copy matters in UI\/UX design!<\/p>\n

Bonus Tips<\/h3>\n

Read on for a few extra tips to avoid committing design blunders!<\/p>\n