Summary: Error messages can be a crucial point in the user experience. To be effective, they must be clearly visible, which can be accomplished by displaying them close to the error's source, using noticeable, redundant, and accessible indicators, designing them based on their impact, and avoiding displaying them prematurely.
Design effective error messages by ensuring they are highly visible, provide constructive communication, and respect user effort.
Video Author
Tim Neusesser is a User Experience Specialist with Nielsen Norman Group. With a strong business background, his fields of expertise include strategy, management, and analytics.
