Nielsen Norman Group’s “Menu-Design Checklist” is a detailed resource for creating intuitive and efficient navigation menus. The guide emphasizes visible navigation and recommends against hidden icons like hamburger menus on larger screens to ensure users easily understand their options. To align with user expectations, menus should be placed in familiar locations, such as website headers and application left panels.
The article suggests using visual cues, such as active states and breadcrumbs, to help users identify their location on the site and improve navigation clarity. These insights provide practical advice to help designers craft user-friendly, functional navigation systems.
