From the course: Interaction Design: Design Patterns as Building Blocks
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Filtering
From the course: Interaction Design: Design Patterns as Building Blocks
Filtering
- [Instructor] Filters help narrow down information. When filters are used with search, they give users the ability to refine search results. When filters are applied in real time, this is sometimes referred to as live filtering. Filters represent descriptive properties of the item the user is searching for. For example, if you're searching for a fragrance, some of the attributes might include how people think about the scent, whether it smells floral or woodsy, what brand it is, or if it's a roll-on or a spray. Any of these attributes can be represented in a filter to help guide users into narrowing down their search. The type of filters varies by product experience. But typically, filters are displayed with a combination of check boxes, sliders, and radial buttons. The filters themselves are usually organized in an accordion-style pattern. Filters can either be on the left, right, or top of the search results. The…
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