Top 3 UI Web Design Trends for 2014 By enCloud

Overview

• Web traffic from traditional desktop computers are down and mobile traffic is on the rise.

• Tablets are replacing the desktop as the primary computing device.

• In fact, the number of desktop web site visits declined 12.5% between Q1 2012 and Q1 2013, according to Ecommerce Quarterly.

Infinite Scrolling

• Infinite scroll replaces the need for the user to click for the next page.

• The visitor simply scrolls down the web page to continue reading the content.

• The disadvantage is that the user gets tired of scrolling and doesn’t see all of the content.

• It is best suited for smaller websites or micro sites.

• Facebook timeline is a good example of this technique.

Flat Design

• The flat design concept was reintroduced by Apple as reported in our feature post; Apple Ups the Ante with iOS7.

• Many websites are now following their lead and replacing their glossy buttons with more compact flat style buttons.

• Web designers are using a combination of size, colour and text to create a visual impact. Our website, enapps.com.au is a good example of this type of UI design.

Responsive Design

• Responsive design was introduced into HTML5 with mobile in mind.

• Enables website developers to build websites that are both desktop and mobile friendly.

• When a user visits a web site that uses responsive design, the browser will automatically shrink the content to fit inside the screen.

• However, mobile devices with screens smaller than five inches may have trouble reading certain text and images due to their much smaller size.

• Depending on the layout of a website, it may be more beneficial to create a separate mobile site for devices with small screens. photo credit: reticulating via photopin cc

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