Back link

[davidhunter08]

NHS design system guidance
NHS design system discussion

Related

GOV.UK Design System guidance
GOV.UK Design System discussion

Examples on the NHS App

Examples

Notes

• Back links are in included in the breadcrumb component in the native apps
• This contrasts the web experience, where back links are the bottom of the page are used as well as breadcrumbs
• The native back link/breadcrumb component is used for both navigating around the app and within transactional services inside the app
• Exploration needed into whether this causes issues for users or whether custom, app-specific guidance should be defined (related to IA work)

[davidhunter08]

Design review

Overview

In the native apps, back links are in included in the breadcrumb component. This contrasts the web experience, where back links are used at the bottom of the page as well as in breadcrumbs. The native back link/breadcrumb component is used for both navigating around the app and within transactional services inside the app. Exploration is needed into whether this causes issues for users and whether custom, app-specific guidance should be defined in relation to back navigation.

Additionally, there are inconsistencies as the native breadcrumbs label is always 'Back' and web browser breadcrumb label is 'Back to [page title]'. Some app pages and most integrated service pages are missing any breadcrumbs.

Objective

By making back navigation persistent and consistent, we can increase the usability and reliability of navigation in the app.

Activities

• Document all instances and variations of back navigation
• Investigate technical constraints
• Explore possible designs and interactions (+ test)
• Update designs with new back navigation

[michaelgallagher]

just me or do these seem too small? they feel out of place to me.