October 12, 2020 — Forms are an integral part of how users interact with our websites and web applications. Validating the data the user passes through the form is a critical aspect of our jobs as web developers. However, it doesn’t have to be a pain-staking process. In this article, we’ll … Read more…

May 30, 2019 — This final part of the series will focus on improving the user experience for the people that will use our validation library: the developers. Read more…

May 23, 2019 — In Kristofer’s previous article, he explained how the basic parts of a validation library can be implemented. This article will focus on adding even more features to what had previously been created. Read more…

May 16, 2019 — Ever wondered how validation libraries work? This article will tell you how to build your very own validation library for React step by step. The next part will add some more advanced features, and the final part will focus on improving the developer experience. Read more…

October 10, 2018 — Forms are at the center of every meaningful interaction, so they’re worth getting a firm handle on. That’s why we published Form Design Patterns, a new printed book about accessible and well-designed web forms. Read more…

October 10, 2018 — We’re happy to announce Adam Silver’s new book Form Design Patterns. In this excerpt from the book, Adam takes a look at the foundational qualities of a well-designed form and how to think about them. Read more…

August 28, 2018 — Users can be hesitant to fill out forms. That is why it is our goal as designers to make the process of filling out a form as easy as possible. In this article, I’ll share a number of practical techniques that are bound to help you design effective forms. Read more…

August 27, 2018 — This is the second part in a series on enhancing mobile forms for users. In the first part, we saw some general guidelines on how to improve form readability for mobile users, label placement and size, interaction cost and dealing with errors. Read more…

August 20, 2018 — Do you test your forms on real users and real devices? If not, you should. Let’s take a look at some of the techniques that can help you take your forms to the next level and help users fill them in. Read more…