What are UI Patterns?
UI patterns, also known as user interface patterns, refer to commonly used solutions or design approaches for solving specific user interface design problems. UI patterns are essentially best practices for interface design and can help designers to create more efficient, user-friendly, and consistent designs.
Examples of common UI patterns include:
- Navigation patterns, such as menus, tabs, and breadcrumbs
- Form patterns, such as input fields, checkboxes, and radio buttons
- Feedback patterns, such as success and error messages, and progress bars
- Content display patterns, such as carousels, grids, and lists
- Search patterns, such as search bars and filters
Designers can use these and other UI patterns as a starting point for their own designs, modifying them as needed to fit the specific requirements and constraints of their project. UI patterns are typically documented and shared as part of a design system's pattern portfolio, which provides designers with a library of pre-designed solutions that can be used to create consistent and high-quality user interfaces.