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7/ Modal overlays

Full-screen modals feel overwhelming on mobile.

Bottom sheets slide up from the bottom while keeping the main screen visible behind them.

Airbnb uses sheets for service details - users stay grounded in context all the time.

6/ Gesture-based shortcuts

For this dating app we used swipe gestures instead of buttons:

- Swipe left = reject
- Swipe right = like
- Tap X/heart for quick actions

Saves space by hiding navigation in natural gestures. The interface stays clean while still remaining intuitive.

5/ Collapsing headers

Use headers that collapse as you scroll:

- Top of page: Large title takes ~100px
- Scroll down: Title moves to compact nav bar
- Scroll to top: Large title returns

Saves 60-70px of space, shows data visible without losing navigation.

4/ Tab bar icon states

Your navigation can display data, not just provide access. In this app we designed, we used red dots under tabs to show:

- New posts in feed
- Community activity
- Updates in other sections

Your tab bar tells you where attention is needed.

3/ Contextual FABs

Don't waste space on buttons users rarely need. Show action buttons only when relevant:

- "Add to cart" when viewing products
- "Send message" when typing
- "Save" when editing

Context-aware UI feels smarter and saves precious screen real estate.

2/ Sheet overlays

Use bottom sheets for quick actions:

- Attachment options
- Share menus
- Filters and settings

Slack uses this for file uploads - the conversation stays visible behind the sheet.

You're not taken to a new screen, just accessing quick actions.

1/ Smart defaults

Don't show everything at once - reveal information as users need it.

Start with most-used options visible. Use expandable sections for secondary features.

Smart defaults reduce cognitive load while keeping power features accessible.