Add Another Item - best pattern for modals

1. What are modal patterns?
2. What are modals in UX?
3. What can I use instead of a modal?

What are modal patterns?

Modals have been considered a UI anti-pattern. The main reason lies in the definition of a modal window: A window that prevents the user from interacting with your application until she closes the window ¹. Modal windows interrupt users and force them into doing a specific action.

What are modals in UX?

What is a UX Modal? A UX modal window is a type of dialog box that pops up when you click or tap something on your current screen. They're also known as “popup windows”, “modal windows” or “modal popups”. UX modals are often used to notify and inform users or ask them certain questions about their preferences.

What can I use instead of a modal?

If a modal isn't right, but shifting screens is less than ideal, there are alternatives like slides, accordions, expanding panes, or enhanced tooltips.