In the last few days, I’ve tossed around with the question: Should modals ever be used? Is the damage caused by them worth the potential benefit of conversions? Should they be dismissed altogether, and alternative, less detrimental methods used to get the attention of users?
In this article, I share my thoughts on some of these issues. I dig into the research done on interruptions and share my current opinion about modals. Let’s get right into it.
What do an impactful speaker and a great tech product have in common? They both make sense.
Summary: Giving cues such as clues, explanations and other forms of context enable a user to have a better understanding.
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Technology is a powerful tool that can give us the ability to give access and ability to those who have historically been marginalized.
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