Questions tagged [image]
a picture appearing as an element in a UI. Usually photographic rather than a drawn representation.
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In what situations should we *not* add alt text to an image?
In many answers I've read here, there are conflicting opinions on the niche cases when alt text should or should not be added to an image. So what are the situations in which is is better not to add ...
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Differentiating between uploaded images and to-upload images
When you press the "+" block, you can add images, which will appear as preview. In the screenshot below, the last photo (3) is a preview. How can I tell the user that it's not an uploaded ...
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Best way to show error message for image upload in rich text editor?
Any good examples of sites/apps that solve this in an elegant way? I would like to show the error message in close proximity of the image upload button. Note: not the attachment link/button, but the ...
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What color to have on my delete buttons/icons in an admin panel
Hello guys im creating an admin panel where you can delete images. What color should I use on these buttons that are in the background of a photo? As you can see it doesnt look super great if the ...
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Is it good UX to wait for all images to be loaded before displaying them?
Let's say there's a website or app with 20 images on the initial screen. For websites, we'd typically show images whenever they're available. Since the 20 images will likely all load at different ...
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Users will upload there images should they be 2x to cover retina screens?
I am designing an editor where the user will upload their own images. I have to give requirements to them. In sketch where I am designing the image size is 400x800 should I tell them to upload ...
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To lightbox or not to lightbox?
Our website hosts alot of technical diagrams, graphs, pictures of models, etc. We're currently deliberating whether to lightbox the images or not. I have asked a handful of users who are typical ...
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Ways to display images in a data table
I have data table to show, some columns are of type "image". Airtable, for example, displays images directly in the cells, but it makes the rows very thick : That thickness is not required ...
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How to add relevant visual interest to an online course listing?
A company sells online courses in the US that are state-specific. The course names are often very technical (due to state requirements) and the average user doesn't know which course they need until ...
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Best practice for bulk photo upload on mobile
I am creating a mobile app app that will require users to upload multiple images. They must take pictures their rental equipment before then after the rental agreement is complete, for proof of ...
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What is the best practice for an icon placeholder?
I'm designing a bunch of eCommerce themes which come with a design file - the file is a low fidelity version. In the high fidelity design there are various times when icons are used, for example: ...
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Best DPI for iOS Apps? [closed]
If an image has a display size of 200 x 300 in an app (using the local coordinate system) I currently supply an image of size 600 x 900 at 72 DPI (3 times bigger), and the device shrinks it down so it ...
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How to communicate that an image is clickable without explicitly telling that it's clickable?
Say I have an image that is meant to contemplate, not to attract click. However, if someone is interested in it, they can click on it to explore more. I feel that having an explicit text saying it's ...
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Material Design | Cards - Rich Media - Above Primary Title VS. Below Primary Title for a Card Grid?
I'm designing a website under Material Design guidelines for an online media organization. I'm designing right now a card grid where each card will include a rich media component. The page the grid ...
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Image comparison sliders and visual accessibility
I am creating an image slider for a site, and I am confused on how to successfully meet wcag requirements. Below is an example that conveys the idea of what I am creating. I have read a couple ...
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