Writing A Simple UI Note

In product design, a simple message can have a profound impact on a user's experience. Whether it's a well-crafted notification



that requires reading



technical terms that may confuse or intimidate users.



making a statement



check it twice. Show your message to a small group of users and ask for feedback on its effectiveness. Use this feedback to refine and improve your message



a developer



create a sense of urgency and scarcity. For instance, "click to download" or "sign up now" could be replaced with "limited time only" or "only a few spots left."



additional best practices and tips, and communities directory using emotional language to encourage users to take action



take a cue from, consider the simple message used by the popular photo editing app, Canva. Their onboarding prompt, which reads "Get started with Canva! Create your first design in minutes," is concise



brief and informative messages, such as "Your iPhone will update in 5 minutes," are designed to inform users of important information