Daily UI (8/100): 404 Error Page
NOTHING HERE TO SEE. MOVE ON. Today's daily UI challenge is to design a 404 Error Page. According to the Nielsen Norman Group, there are 3 basic guidelines for creating an error message:
- Write it in plain language that is easy to understand for non-technical users and that does not imply that the mistake is the user's fault.
- Make it precise in specifying exactly what was done wrong (that is, not be generic or vague).
- Suggest constructive steps that the user can take to correct the problem.
I think that I've ticked off everything on that checklist with my solution. And in case you're wondering why I left out the dreaded "404 Not Found" message in my design, I did it for a good reason. Having it there would violate one of the guidelines.
I don't argue with Don Norman or Jakob Nielsen. I suggest you don't either.
Like always, I'd love to hear any feedback. Anything you think I could add or subtract from my design to make it better?