Diseño de la Estructura de Navegación

Navigation in mobile applications is a crucial element that can determine the success or failure of your project. A well-designed navigation structure allows users to move intuitively through the application, while a poorly implemented one can lead to frustration and abandonment.

What are the fundamental principles of mobile navigation?

Navigation should be so natural that it goes unnoticed by the user. When it is well designed, it allows people to focus on the content and not on how to move within the application.

What types of navigation does Material Design offer?

Material Design provides three fundamental types of navigation:

• Side navigation: allows you to move between screens at the same hierarchical level using bottom navigation, tabs or navigation drawer.
• Forward navigation: makes it easy to move forward within the app hierarchy.
• Back navigation: allows you to return to previous screens using the back button.

What are the main components in iOS?

iOS offers several elements to structure navigation:

• Tab bar: located at the bottom, it allows you to switch between main sections.
• Navigation bar: located at the top, it facilitates the return and access to contextual options.
• Tool bar: lower bar for quick access and frequent actions.
• Segmented control: ideal for switching between views or applying filters.

How to structure navigation in a cinema app?

Hierarchical organization is essential for an optimal experience. A practical example would be:

What is the structure of the first level?

• Billboard
• Tickets
• Food
• My account

What elements does the second level include?

• Movie details
• Specific options such as:
  • Watch trailer
  • Buy tickets
  • Share movie

How is the purchase flow organized?

1. Selection of available times.
2. Seat selection.
3. Purchase summary.
4. Payment process.
5. Transaction confirmation.

What considerations are important for Android?

Android offers specific components such as:

• Bottom navigation: equivalent to the iOS tab bar.
• Top app bar: shows the name of the view and quick actions.
• Bottom app bar: allows shortcuts from the bottom.
• Navigation drawer: ideal for displaying additional general options.

An effective navigation significantly improves the user experience and increases the chances of success of your application. Have you implemented any of these structures in your projects? Share your experience in the comments.