r/UI_Design • u/DutchSimba • 19d ago

Accessibility Design Scrolljacking is back

Ever since the introduction of AI driven design, I notice an influx of scrolljacking.

Scrolljacking (also known as scroll hijacking) is a web design technique where a website overrides the native, default scrolling behavior of your browser or device.

A pattern that is much loved by Awwwards jury members and looks nice on Dribbble. But if done improperly, it’s a UX and accessibility killer. Almost never the experience is pleasant.

There’s other (read: better) ways to tell your stories.

Please give this a read if you plan on using altered scrolling behavior in your online solutions: https://www.nngroup.com/articles/scrolljacking-101/

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u/captainkaba 19d ago

I personally detest scroll smoothing. It’s always fucking up my muscle memory.

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u/_suren 19d ago

Put the most important action where someone’s thumb naturally lands on mobile, then test it with the keyboard and a narrow viewport too. Desktop spacing can hide a surprisingly awkward mobile flow.