Message Link

Informs the user of problems or updates, and provide useful instructions to guide the guest through a digital experience.

Props

Type

Subtypes of messaging blocks are used differently depending on the type of message they convey. Iconography and UI colour are unique to each type of messaging block.

Dismiss

Able to be removed by the user.

Actions

Guide the guest to additional actions or information.

Description

Inclusion of additional information.

Usage

Do

  • Should appear in a prominent location on the page, typically  at the top of the page.

Don't

  • Avoid using multiple alerts on a single screen to avoid confusion and mixed messaging.

UX Writing

  • Be brief and to the point
  • Be clear and use human-friendly language
  • The title of the messaging blocks should highlight the most important concept or piece of information about the message
  • For errors, explain what error was encountered and give a clear actionable solution in polite phrasing which doesn’t blame the user

Kelsey

Principal Designer