The BBC’s Accordion design pattern is a powerful tool for organizing and presenting content on web pages. At its core, an accordion is a vertical list of headers that users can interact with to reveal or hide content within them. This approach helps reduce page length and scrolling, making it easier for users to navigate and find the information they need.
The key principles of the accordion design pattern are clearly outlined. Each drawer, or individual component, must have a bold, labeled title that indicates the direction in which the content will expand or collapse. The arrows used to signify this expansion and collapse must also match the direction of the content movement. Consistent width and a cohesive visual style between the title and content enhance the user experience.
