Based on the videos from Conversations@Google 2014, link to Part 1 here and Part 2 here.
Key takeaway: On mobile, use dropdowns as a last resort!
Which of these looks more painful?
The one on the right looks far simpler, faster and easier to fill out–and it only has two less fields than the left hand version!
What to use instead of the dreaded dropdown?
- Steppers
- Switches
- Segmented controls
- Sliders
- Date Pickers
- Dialogs
And don’t forget off-canvas forms:
The videos are a huge resource—watch them! Sorry for the unusually brief recap.
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