How to Design a Good Search UI

Summary: If users don't use your search a lot, it's often because the search user interface is poorly designed. Here are the top guidelines for how to show the search feature on both desktop and mobile.

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Kara Pernice is President and CEO of Nielsen Norman Group. She began pioneering UX in the early 1990's, and now uses her vast experience to lead NN/g in its next exciting phase.

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