Design a segmented control that:

  • Allows instant view switching

  • Provides clear active state feedback

  • A pill-style segmented control was designed with:

    • Clearly defined active state

    • Smooth animated transitions

    • Minimal visual noise

    • Accessible touch targets

    • Consistent spacing and hierarchy




Overview


Problem


Goal


Solution


Design Decisions


Design a segmented control that:

  • Allows instant view switching

  • Provides clear active state feedback

  • Maintains visual consistency

  • Works across desktop and mobile interfaces


Overview


Problem


Goal


Solution


Design a segmented control that:

  • Allows instant view switching

  • Provides clear active state feedback

  • Maintains visual consistency

  • Works across desktop and mobile interfaces


Design a segmented control that:

  • Allows instant view switching

  • Provides clear active state feedback

  • A pill-style segmented control was designed with:

    • Clearly defined active state

    • Smooth animated transitions

    • Minimal visual noise

    • Accessible touch targets

    • Consistent spacing and hierarchy




Design Decisions


Segmented Control Component

A segmented control component designed
to help users switch between related
content sections quickly without leaving the
current screen. The interaction focuses
on clarity, speed, and visual feedback.

Users often need to switch between different content
views such as Overview, Analytics,
and History.Traditional navigation methods can:

  • Add unnecessary clicks

  • Increase cognitive load

  • Create context switching

  • Slow down task completion


The challenge was to create a lightweight navigation
pattern that feels fast and intuitive.



Active State

The active option uses a raised white surface
with subtle shadow to establish focus.

Inactive States

Inactive tabs remain visible but visually secondary
to reduce distraction.

Motion

Micro-interactions were added to create smooth
transitions between states, improving perceived
responsiveness.

Accessibility

Large tap areas ensure usability on both touch
and desktop devices.

Prototype Features

✓ Tab Switching

✓ Hover Interaction

✓ Active State Animation

✓ Smooth Transition Effects

✓ Mobile Friendly Layout

Outcome

The final component provides a clean and
scalable navigation pattern that improves usability
while maintaining a modern product design aesthetic.

Tools

Figma • Auto Layout • Interactive Components •
Smart Animate • Prototyping.Traditional
navigation methods can:

  • Add unnecessary clicks

  • Increase cognitive load

  • Create context switching

  • Slow down task completion


The challenge was to create a lightweight navigation
pattern that feels fast and intuitive.



The selected tab is highlighted through elevation
and contrast, making the current view immediately
recognizable. visual consistency Works across
desktop and mobile interfaces.

Segmented Control Component

The selected tab is highlighted through elevation and contrast, making the current view immediately
recognizable. visual consistency Works across desktop and mobile interfaces.

Active State

The active option uses a raised white surface with subtle shadow to establish focus.

Inactive States

Inactive tabs remain visible but visually secondary to reduce distraction.

Motion

Micro-interactions were added to create smooth transitions between states, improving perceived
responsiveness.

Accessibility

Large tap areas ensure usability on both touch and desktop devices.

Prototype Features

✓ Tab Switching

✓ Hover Interaction

✓ Active State Animation

✓ Smooth Transition Effects

✓ Mobile Friendly Layout

Outcome

The final component provides a clean and scalable navigation pattern that improves usability
while maintaining a modern product design aesthetic.

Tools

Figma • Auto Layout • Interactive Components • Smart Animate • Prototyping.Traditional
navigation methods can:

  • Add unnecessary clicks

  • Increase cognitive load

  • Create context switching

  • Slow down task completion


The challenge was to create a lightweight navigation pattern that feels fast and intuitive.



Users often need to switch between different content views such as Overview, Analytics,
and History.Traditional navigation methods can:

  • Add unnecessary clicks

  • Increase cognitive load

  • Create context switching

  • Slow down task completion


The challenge was to create a lightweight navigation pattern that feels fast and intuitive.



A segmented control component designed to help users switch between related content
sections quickly without leaving the current screen. The interaction focuses on clarity,
speed, and visual feedback.

Segmented Control Component