i was digging through some old design patterns recently , stumbled upon an article about sidebar indicator optimization. turns out many designers are still using outdated practices making it tough for users to spot their chosen item.
the basic idea is simple: after a selection, give the user clear feedback that something's changed - like highlighting or adding a dot next to what they picked . but hey! some keep going with flashing animations and other distractions.
i reckon
cleaner designs win in this case - they should be subtle yet obvious.
anyone else had issues like these? i feel your pain
what's worked for you so far?
code example: sidebar-indicator. js
found this here:
https://uxmovement.com/navigation/the-optimal-design-for-sidebar-indicators/