Qualities of best UI/ UX Design Patterns

Interaction design patterns are design patterns applied in the context human–computer interaction, describing common designs for graphical user interfaces. A design pattern is a formal way of documenting a solution to a common design problem.

Examples of interaction design patterns include navigation menus, call-to-action buttons, and swipe gestures. 
Explanation
Interaction design patterns are solutions to common usability problems that make it easier for users to complete tasks. They are a key part of user experience (UX) design. 
Examples of interaction design patterns
  • Navigation: Navigation systems help users navigate through a digital landscape. 
  • Streamlined repetition: Make tasks as easy as possible for users who need to do them repeatedly. 
  • Swipe gestures: Enable users to navigate, interact, and manipulate content on their screens. 
  • Call-to-action buttons: Help users take action. 
  • Form designs: Help users complete forms. 
  • Navigation menus: Help users navigate through an interface. 
Benefits of interaction design patterns Make it easier for users to understand and interact with an interface, Improve usability, Reduce cognitive burden, and Increase overall user happiness. 
Related design system
Google's Material Design is an open-source design system that provides design guidelines, system updates, news, resources, and UI design patterns. 

How to use patterns

Check if a particular pattern corresponds with your needs:

  1. Problem: Which system problem are you solving?
  2. Pain-point: Which action precedes the problem?
  3. Principle: Is the pattern based on one or more ergonomic principles?
  4. Solution: What is an essence of the problem, and what are the ways to solve it.
  5. Reason: Why should we use this interaction pattern as a solution and how will it affect the convenience or interaction?
  6. Sample: Do we have a sample of successful implementation of the pattern?
  7. Implementation: How can we apply this pattern to our problem?


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