From the course: Interaction Design: Design Patterns as Building Blocks
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From the course: Interaction Design: Design Patterns as Building Blocks
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- [Narrator] Designing for search can be a complex undertaking. Although the user interacts with a simple text input, there are various ways on how users seek information. There are a couple basic concepts to consider when designing for search. Searching and browsing. Searching refers to users typing in queries directly into the search box. The user has a specific goal in mind to find what they want. For example, if you're looking for a specific book in the library catalog and type the name of the book into the search, this is a search activity. Browsing refers to looking for information in the navigation or through categories in the sight to find what you need. Using the same library catalog example, instead of directly typing the name of the book in the search box, you might look in the non-fiction section and view the best sellers collection to browse books. Both browsing and searching behaviors should be supported…
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