From the Publisher

Easy to use map app guide

Clearly explains principles and best practices for planning and building map apps with friendly, non-technical pattern-based language. This user-friendly book doesn’t need to be read in linear fashion. You are encouraged to jump to what is important and find your own path for exploring the content.

41 UI Patterns Clearly Explained


Pattern Name Learn the name and see an archetypal example of each pattern.	What, Why, When, and How Understand what problem the pattern solves, why it’s important, when you should use it, and how to implement it.	Real examples Explore an example of how each pattern has been implemented in the real world.


Getting started with design The first chapter of this book introduces the reader to the design process, explains the importance of defining the user experience (UX) strategy, wireframes, and mock-ups. It describes design principles and the benefits of using a design system.	Common mistakes to avoid Understand common mistakes observed in map apps, and how to avoid them or solve the issue at hand.	Layout, interactive maps, mobile devices, and more This book covers popular map app UI concepts – from selecting the right layout, interactive maps, managing complex data, designing for mobile devices, or building single-purpose apps, this book provides patterns that describe solutions to problems in UI design. Additional patterns are listed using external links for further reading.

Written by a Map App Expert

Michael Gaigg is a User Interface Engineer responsible for designing and building front-end solutions, where he focuses on both meeting the needs of the business and the goals of the end-user. Gaigg has over 30 years of web design experience and has written about his observations on common and recurring design problems on his popular blog, Map UI Patterns. His insights there led to his authoring of this book.

From the Publisher

Easy to use map app guide

41 UI Patterns Clearly Explained

Pattern Name

What, Why, When, and How

Real examples

Getting started with design

Common mistakes to avoid

Layout, interactive maps, mobile devices, and more

Written by a Map App Expert