We’ve all been there – scrolling through a website, only to be met with design elements that make us want to pull our hair out. You know, those pesky features that seem to be designed specifically to frustrate and confuse.
I recently stumbled upon a Reddit post that perfectly captures this feeling. The post simply says ‘I hate this page…’ and features a screenshot of a webpage with a multitude of annoying design elements.
## The Usual Suspects
Let’s take a closer look at some of the most common web page design elements that drive us crazy:
– **Autoplaying videos**: Because who doesn’t love being startled by a loud video playing in the background?
– **Pop-up ads**: The ultimate annoyance. Who thought it was a good idea to block the content we’re trying to read with a giant ad?
– **Infinite scrolling**: When did it become a good idea to remove the ability to scroll to the top or bottom of a page?
– **Too much clutter**: When a webpage is overcrowded with too many elements, it becomes overwhelming and difficult to focus.
## The Impact on User Experience
These design elements don’t just annoy us, they also negatively impact our user experience. They can lead to higher bounce rates, lower engagement, and a overall decrease in satisfaction.
## A Call to Action
So, what can we do about it? As designers and developers, we have the power to create a better user experience. Let’s focus on simplicity, clarity, and user-centric design.
Let’s make the web a better place, one design element at a time.
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*Further reading: [Web Design Trends to Avoid](https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2019/05/web-design-trends-to-avoid/)*