The frustrating design of loading graphics

Marcus Fleckner
Bootcamp

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Why is it taking so long? Did my internet die? What’s happening?

In the fast-paced digital age, where instant gratification is the norm, few things are more exasperating for users than the dreaded loading graphic. Whether it’s a spinning wheel, a progress bar, or a series of bouncing dots, these seemingly innocuous symbols hold the power to turn a seamless user experience into a frustrating…

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UX & UI designer & podcast host on the design podcast: "Who is it for?". Editor of Map Quest.