Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Creative Menu Types

Here are some other Navigation Menu Trends, as published by SmashingMagazine.com.

1) Micro-summary navigation blocks, a trend where a link is more descriptive than a single keyword:






2) Visually appealing icons. Icons intergrated into the menu should be recognizable and not too small. It's not just for decoration. It's there to help clearly convey the message. Some even make use of gradients, bevels and shading along with the icons.







3) Vertical Tabs: Here we are referring to sideways vertical tabs (90°). Text should be readable and the website layout should be able to support the number of tabs you'll need to cover the number of navigation buttons required.
4) Handwriting and illustrations: A handwritten look adds an unmistakable visual interest. As with all designs, the use of it should fit within the theme of the website or page.

     


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