Hello Dribbble designers!

Here is my Series of 6 essential mobile UI screens. I hope you'll find it useful!

Today I'd like to show you 4. Skeleton screen.

"Skeleton" screen:

The Skeleton screen is a user interface (UI) pattern that serves as a placeholder for content while the actual content is being loaded. It consists of a simplified and stylized wireframe or outline of the page's structure, giving users a sense of progress and layout before the content fully loads. Here are key principles for designing the "Skeleton" screen:

1. Progressive loading experience:

   • Skeleton screen provide a sense of progression, letting users know that content is loading in the background. This helps manage user expectations and reduces perceived loading times.

2. Visual hierarchy representation:

   • By displaying a skeletal structure, the screen outlines the expected layout, showcasing the relative positions of different elements. This helps users anticipate content placement, creating a smoother transition when the actual content appears.

3. Reducing perceived wait time:

   • Users perceive wait times as shorter when they have visual cues that something is happening. Skeleton screen minimize the frustration associated with waiting for content to load by providing a visual indication of progress.

In summary, Skeleton screen is a valuable UI pattern designed to improve the user experience during loading times.

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5. Home & Overview screen