For our team, side navigation worked better for our user base, but it was a trade-off with discoverability. Did you consider that aspect?
I'm not sure I'd rule out side navigation for simple apps - what about when you need to support multiple levels of nesting?
I'm curious, have you tested thumb accessibility with users who have smaller screens or different thumb ranges? Bottom tab bar seems intuitive for most, but might not be universal.
I'd pick 'Depends on app type and user persona' - think about complex apps like productivity suites vs simple ones like games. What are your thoughts on that?
In our last project, side navigation actually improved user engagement - curious to hear if others have similar findings.
I'd pick 'Depends on app type and user persona' - think about music apps vs. complex productivity tools. How do you weigh these factors?
For thumb access, isn't bottom tab bar more intuitive for one-handed users - especially on larger screens?
I'd pick 'Depends on app type and user persona' - what are your thoughts on how to determine which user personas warrant side navigation vs bottom tab bar?
I'd pick 'Depends on app type and user persona' - we've seen success with both patterns in our own apps, depending on the user workflow. What are your thoughts on hybrid approaches?
For complex apps with many features, I think side navigation is a better fit - it reduces clutter and makes it easier to find secondary features. Have you considered accessibility implications?
In our recent user testing, bottom tab bars led to a 20% increase in user engagement - but that was for a relatively simple app with 4-5 main features. Would love to hear about experiences with more feature-rich apps!
I'd pick 'Depends on app type and user persona' - what are your thoughts on how to determine which user personas warrant a bottom tab bar vs side navigation?
I'd pick 'Depends on app type and user persona' - what are your thoughts on apps with complex workflows, like productivity tools?
In our recent redesign, we tried side navigation and found users struggled to find key features - did you consider accessibility implications?
I'd pick 'Depends on app type and user persona' - what are your thoughts on complex apps like productivity tools vs simple ones like games?
I'd pick 'Depends on app type and user persona' - what are your thoughts on how to determine which user personas warrant side navigation vs bottom tab bar?