Mobile user experience: best practises.
In project development, the focus must always be on the end user, especially in mobile app development. In fact, only with an in-depth study of in-app behavioral patterns can a mobile product be created that meets the user's goals and exceeds their expectations.Furthermore, the development of a mobile app based on these studies facilitates the design thinking process, thus creating practical solutions to improve the mobile user experience.From these studies, here are some tips to consider for optimal mobile UX:Easy navigation: through the inclusion of easy-to-find elements so that users can navigate from one screen to another or back again without problemsFacilitate the search for products and/or services: so that users can quickly find what they need, to meet their needs and increase conversion rates. There are many search strategies that can be integrated, such as barcode scanning or keyword searchingDesign a "Thumb-friendly" app: whether they use one hand or two to hold the smartphone, users use their thumbs to navigate and click on content, so to make buttons "clickable" each operating system has its own button design options for better UX. In many cases, 44x44px buttons work on every operating system and mobile deviceOffer assistance and feedback: click-to-call buttons or live chat can be implemented to provide assistance to users. Also, giving an immediate response whenever the app is performing some operation in the background or the user clicks a button is something to be taken into account. If something needs to take a while to load, instead of a blank screen it may be useful to include a loading bar or some animation to keep the user engagedChoose the right fonts: according to tech biggies like Apple and Google, the ideal font should be 12 points, so users can read information on the screen without zooming in and it helps them hold their device at an ideal distanceUse colours and backgrounds as functional elements: colours are very important to direct the user's attention and to establish a visual hierarchy; of course they should always reflect the brand identity. The background between the interface elements and the rest of the content can be successfully used to attract attention (often the use of white improves UX)Use high resolution images: better use vector images that automatically scale on each screen and maintain high qualityPersonalise the user experience: using user data to display content and materials relevant to the user's needs and preferences. For example, including the user's name on the screen and in push notification messages is a simple and effective way to personalise
In project development, the focus must always be on the end user, especially in mobile app development. In fact, only with an in-depth study of in-app behavioral patterns can a mobile product be created that meets the user's goals and exceeds their expectations.
Furthermore, the development of a mobile app based on these studies facilitates the design thinking process, thus creating practical solutions to improve the mobile user experience.
From these studies, here are some tips to consider for optimal mobile UX:
- Easy navigation: through the inclusion of easy-to-find elements so that users can navigate from one screen to another or back again without problems
- Facilitate the search for products and/or services: so that users can quickly find what they need, to meet their needs and increase conversion rates. There are many search strategies that can be integrated, such as barcode scanning or keyword searching
- Design a "Thumb-friendly" app: whether they use one hand or two to hold the smartphone, users use their thumbs to navigate and click on content, so to make buttons "clickable" each operating system has its own button design options for better UX. In many cases, 44x44px buttons work on every operating system and mobile device
- Offer assistance and feedback: click-to-call buttons or live chat can be implemented to provide assistance to users. Also, giving an immediate response whenever the app is performing some operation in the background or the user clicks a button is something to be taken into account. If something needs to take a while to load, instead of a blank screen it may be useful to include a loading bar or some animation to keep the user engaged
- Choose the right fonts: according to tech biggies like Apple and Google, the ideal font should be 12 points, so users can read information on the screen without zooming in and it helps them hold their device at an ideal distance
- Use colours and backgrounds as functional elements: colours are very important to direct the user's attention and to establish a visual hierarchy; of course they should always reflect the brand identity. The background between the interface elements and the rest of the content can be successfully used to attract attention (often the use of white improves UX)
- Use high resolution images: better use vector images that automatically scale on each screen and maintain high quality
- Personalise the user experience: using user data to display content and materials relevant to the user's needs and preferences. For example, including the user's name on the screen and in push notification messages is a simple and effective way to personalise