With over 644 million websites gracing the Internet, it’s not easy to stand out from the crowd. Naturally, designers do their best to avoid mundane, forgettable design and instead create something modern and memorable. At times, however, these efforts cause problems even for their most loyal users. That’s because in web design, a visual enhancement can sometimes translate into a usability degradation. Before you implement all the stylish techniques in your design repertoire, consider the unintended usability consequences. In this article, we’ll discuss five common web design techniques and their potential usability problems. 1. Infinite Scrolling Infinite scrolling enables users to experience an endless stream of content with minimal navigation.
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