10 cringing navigational howlers

September 29th, 2007 • Internet, Search
Tags: Design, usability

Nice summary of some of the most common usability nightmares over at Smashing Magazine. Among the 10 howlers, you’ll find drop-down navigation, blocks that overlay navigation, and Flash sites that demand a seismic leap in human evolution before they can be worked.Of course, you’d never be associated with such horrors, now would you? Confession time: the piece made me think of the times when I have been the culprit - I’ve ignored the advice of others, and happily packed the site’s Tupperware box under the navigation could take no more.10 Usability Nightmares You Should Be Aware Of | Developer’s Toolbox