Formdesign
Form design is the practice of constructing forms for collecting information, typically in software interfaces or printed documents. Good form design balances clarity, speed, and reliability, with attention to the user’s tasks, data accuracy, and the flow of information from input to submission.
In digital contexts, form design involves choosing input controls, arranging fields, labeling clearly, and providing feedback.
Layout and controls: use concise labels, logical grouping, and consistent alignment. Match input types to data
Accessibility is essential. Forms should be usable with a keyboard and screen readers, with semantic markup,
Validation and feedback: validation should be timely and helpful, ideally inline. Distinguish between required fields and
Privacy and security considerations include collecting only necessary data, using secure transmission, and server-side validation. Respect
Evaluation and standards: designers evaluate forms through usability testing and metrics such as completion rate, error