Consider users' needs when choosing navigation

When deciding on navigation patterns, consider your users' primary goals and how they interact with your app.

Content-focused apps (like news, videos, or data dashboards) benefit from minimalist navigation:

• Use hidden navigation patterns like hamburger menus
• Prioritize content visibility over navigation access
• Keep navigation unobtrusive yet easily accessible

Task-based apps (like booking services, fitness apps, or learning platforms) need more prominent navigation:

• Display key actions directly on the main screen
• Make navigation options immediately visible
• Provide clear paths to different functions

Choose navigation patterns based on how frequently users need to switch between sections and whether they focus more on consuming content or completing tasks.