The Corner Dialog: Unobtrusive Contextual Messaging
The Corner Dialog component presents contextual information, notifications, or interactive prompts in a visually distinct and non-intrusive way.
Features
Discover the key features of the Corner Dialog component.
Subtle Notifications
Corner Dialog presents subtle notifications, ensuring minimal disruption to the user experience. Placed discreetly at the corners of the interface, these alerts provide important updates or messages without interrupting users' workflow.
Non-intrusive Display
Displays alerts at corners for unobtrusive user experience. By positioning alerts at the corners of the screen, Corner Dialog ensures that they are easily noticeable without blocking or distracting users from their tasks. This non-intrusive display enhances user productivity and engagement.
Customizable Design
Tailor dialog styles to match interface seamlessly, allowing you to customize the appearance of Corner Dialog to align with your brand's visual identity. From colors and shapes to animation effects, customize the design to create a cohesive and engaging user experience that reflects your brand's personality and values.
Anatomy
Card Header
A concise title or header that summarizes the content or purpose of the dialog.
Description
The main body of the dialog, containing additional details, instructions, or information relevant to the user.
Close Icon/Button
An optional affordance for users to dismiss the dialog manually. This can be in the form of a close icon or a close button.
Main Icon/Image
An optional visual element that provides additional context or visual interest. This could be an icon representing the type of message or an image related to the content.
Example Use Cases
Notification Alerts
Displaying notifications or alerts that require user attention, such as system updates, new messages, or pending tasks.
Contextual Feedback
Providing contextual feedback or guidance based on user interactions, such as confirming the completion of a task, acknowledging successful actions, or alerting users to errors.
Promotional Messages
Highlighting promotions, discounts, or special offers to encourage user engagement or conversions.
Call to Action
Prompting users to take specific actions, such as subscribing to a newsletter, upgrading their account, or providing feedback.
Guidelines for Usage
When incorporating the Corner Dialog component into a design system, it's essential to adhere to best practices to ensure an optimal user experience. Here are some guidelines to consider:
Positioning: Choose an appropriate corner of the screen for displaying the dialog based on the layout and visual hierarchy of the interface. Consider factors such as user attention and accessibility when determining the placement.
Visibility: Ensure that the dialog is noticeable without being overly intrusive. Use contrasting colors, animations, or subtle movements to draw attention to the dialog without distracting users from the main content.
Dismissal Options: Provide users with clear and intuitive ways to dismiss the dialog, such as a close button, swipe gesture, or automatic dismissal after a set period. Avoid forcing users to interact with the dialog if they prefer to ignore it.
Content Clarity: Keep the content of the dialog clear, concise, and action-oriented. Use simple language and visual cues to convey the message effectively, and avoid overwhelming users with unnecessary information or clutter.
Variants
Icon
Displays a main icon to accompany the dialog's content, providing visual cues or context.
Image
Instead of displaying an icon, this variant allows for the inclusion of an image to provide visual context or reinforcement.
Best Practices vs. Common Pitfalls
Do:
Keep the content of Corner Dialogs concise and focused, providing users with relevant information or alerts without unnecessary clutter.
Use clear and easily understandable language in the header and description to ensure that users can quickly grasp the purpose or significance of the dialog.
Provide users with the option to dismiss the dialog manually, either through a close icon/button or automatic dismissal after a brief duration.
Don't:
Overload Corner Dialogs with excessive content or complex interactions, as they are intended to be lightweight and non-intrusive.
Use Corner Dialogs for critical alerts or messages that require immediate attention or action from the user. Instead, consider using modal dialogs or other prominent notification mechanisms for such scenarios.
Place essential functionality or critical information exclusively within Corner Dialogs, as their position and transient nature may lead to users overlooking or missing important content.