Instagram’s bottom navigation bar may seem like a small feature, but it’s actually a brilliant example of a key UX design principle…
i.e., Fitt’s Law, which states that the time required to reach a target area is a function of the distance to the target and the size of the target…
by placing the most frequently used icons in the prime thumb zone area in Bottom Nav Bar, making it easier and quicker for users to navigate through the Instagram app with minimal effort.
Benefits:
- Increased Efficiency
- Reduced Cognitive Load
- Enhanced User Experience
- Accessibility
Let’s explore the history and significance of navigation bars in UI/UX Design.
- Navigation bars have been around since the 1970s and were first commercialized by NeXT Computer in the 1980s.
- They have since become widely adopted in operating systems and mobile apps, marking a milestone in user interface design.
- Bottom navigation bars are becoming more popular, providing easy access and a consistent user experience across apps.
Apps such as…
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Spotify, Pinterest and more use a bottom navigation bar to make it easy for users to access the most important features and functions of the app.
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