UI Design Tips for a Better Data Table UX

[Music] most data table interfaces are hard to scan and frustrating to use here are some design tips that will greatly improve the user experience navigation bars don't have to look like actual bars a bulky grid bar can distract users from viewing the data instead opt for minimalist tabs that blend into the background they appear less distracting so users can focus better [Music] the header is the most important element of a table and contains the labels to identify the data type in each column a header that looks like a regular table row is hard to spot at a glance instead make the header more distinct by highlighting it with a tank color many users don't know they can click a header item to sort the data in a column gray icons are weak visual cues that hide this function instead make the Sorting more obvious by applying a blue accent to the icons when the icons are easier to see users are more likely to click the header items the row borders of a cable don't have to be so dark too dark of a border is Harsh on the eyes and can interfere with Shannon instead lighten the Border shade so that you can focus on the data without distraction tight and compact table rows can make the space and layout feel cluttered and hard to scan instead increase the row height to give the data more room to breathe so that users can scan freely without experiencing visual tension the more texture is on a screen the harder it is to pick out pieces of information text buttons increase the textual noise that cloud out the user signal when they scan instead replace the text buttons with icon buttons to reduce textual noise or stronger signal when numbers are left aligned they're harder to compare the user has to process each number to determine which value is greater or less than another instead write online the numbers so that users can compare by looking at the digit placement from left to right statuses tell users when they need to act on their data a text format doesn't reflect the urgency of a status instead use status chips so that users can distinguish urgency levels through color and shape there are date formats that interchange the placement of the month and day number users can confuse these formats when you use month numbers instead abbreviate the month names so they can interpret dates at a glance every table row has a record name that represents each data entity when the record name column looks the same as the others there's no visible hierarchy to signify its importance instead bold the record names to help users identify data entities easier [Music] when users can't find what you're looking for they rely on search a small search field is hard to notice and uninviting instead emphasizes search by using a wider text field and icon to make it look more inviting clear feedback cues when they select a table roll a simple checkbox tick isn't enough to confirm if they selected the correct row step highlight the selected rope with a soft tint color so users can confirm their selection quicker bulk actions are hard to distinguish when they're all text buttons users have to think about what the text label means before they click instead reduce cognitive load by making the buttons look more distinct pair each label with an icon that illustrates each action [Music] thanks for watching uxtv subscribe to the channel for more videos for More ux Design tips and articles visit our newsletter at uxmovement.substat.com thank you [Music]

Channel: UX TV

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Keywords: ux, ui, design

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Length: 4min 27sec (267 seconds)

Published: Thu Sep 29 2022