- Should I use modal or new page?
- Are modals good for UX?
- When should I use modals?
- What are modals used for UX?
Should I use modal or new page?
Modals are a good fit if your users often switch between products and the interactions are limited. New page is a good fit if the interactions are various and somewhat complex, but you do not ease switching to other projects.
Are modals good for UX?
All UX patterns have specialized case uses and functions, and UX modals are no different. In fact, they are the best functioning piece of UX pattern for announcing something important or making sure you have the full attention of a user/website visitor on a browser window.
When should I use modals?
We use modals to show if we believe something is certain, possible or impossible: My keys must be in the car. It might rain tomorrow. That can't be Peter's coat.
What are modals used for UX?
In the context of UX design, mental models are what the user believes about how the user experience works. Mental models are constructed in a user's brain and are based on what they know from past interactions with other products, sites, and applications.