⚠️ Important Notice
This page contains intentional usability problems for testing and educational purposes only. These examples demonstrate common usability mistakes that should be avoided in production. Always follow usability best practices and user-centered design principles.
Usability Issues
The following examples demonstrate common usability problems:
1. Tiny, Unclickable Buttons
Buttons that are too small to click easily:
2. Unclear or Missing Labels
Form fields without labels or with unclear labels:
3. Confusing Navigation
Navigation that is unclear or hard to use:
4. Poor Error Messages
Error messages that don't help users:
5. No Loading Indicators
Actions that take time but show no feedback:
6. Inconsistent Button Styles
Buttons that look different but do similar things:
7. Poor Color Contrast
Text that is hard to read:
Can you read this text? It's very hard to see.
This text is also very hard to read.
8. No Confirmation for Destructive Actions
Dangerous actions that can't be undone:
9. Hidden Important Information
Critical information that's hard to find:
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10. Poor Form Validation Feedback
Forms that don't tell you what's wrong:
11. No Keyboard Shortcuts or Accessibility
Actions that can't be performed with keyboard:
12. Confusing Icons Without Text
Icons that are unclear without labels:
13. Modal Dialogs Without Clear Close Options
Modals that are hard to dismiss:
14. No Feedback on Form Submission
Forms that don't confirm submission:
15. Inconsistent Spacing and Layout
Layout that's visually confusing:
Tight spacing
Wide spacing above
16. Links That Don't Look Like Links
Links styled to look like regular text:
Click here to continue.
Visit our website for more info.
17. No Way to Undo Actions
Actions that can't be reversed:
18. Overwhelming Forms
Forms with too many fields at once:
Good Usability Examples
The following examples demonstrate proper usability practices:
1. Properly Sized, Clickable Buttons
✓ Buttons are at least 44x44px for easy clicking
2. Clear Labels and Instructions
3. Clear Navigation
4. Helpful Error Messages
5. Loading Indicators
6. Consistent Button Styles
✓ Consistent styling indicates button hierarchy
7. Good Color Contrast
This text has good contrast and is easy to read.
8. Confirmation for Destructive Actions
9. Clear Important Information
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10. Clear Form Validation
11. Keyboard Accessible
12. Icons With Labels
13. Clear Modal Dialogs
14. Form Submission Feedback
15. Consistent Spacing
Consistent spacing
Between elements
Makes content easier to read
16. Clear Links
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17. Undo Functionality
18. Progressive Disclosure
Step 1 of 3: Basic Information
✓ Forms broken into manageable steps
About This Page
This page is designed for:
- Testing usability evaluation tools
- Training designers and developers on usability issues
- Understanding user experience (UX) best practices
- Learning about user-centered design principles
Remember: Always prioritize user experience and test with real users. Follow usability heuristics and accessibility guidelines.