Using Tabs to Create Order in User Interface Design
uTabs is a tabs manager that allows you to manage all your open tabs in one place and search them for easy and fast access. It also allows you to save and re-open tabs in the future.
Using Tabs to Create Order in User Interface Design
Users can often have an overwhelming amount of information to sort through. This can create a lot of confusion and reduce efficiency. However, with the right design, tabs can make this process a lot easier for your users and help to maintain their mental health.
A great example of a tabbed interface is the Skype website, where all the different tabs are clearly indicated by shading and position to let them stand out from the rest. This makes it easier for people to navigate through the different pages and prevents them from making selection errors.
Another popular tab-based interface is a web page that contains a large number of links to different sections of content. For instance, the Reuters market data section shown below uses the 'card stack pattern' to structure links into four categories: stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities.
A tabs design pattern is very common among users of all types and can help you deliver a large amount of content without creating too much clutter or confusion on the user interface. However, it's important to ensure that selected tabs stand out visually and that all tabs are presented consistently - otherwise you'll end up with interfaces your users will never use again.