UX - Design Pattern

UX design patterns are reusable design components that are used to solve common usability (design) problems that users experience. For instance, a breadcrumb trail that shows users the path from the homepage to the page they are on is a design pattern. However, design patterns are not templates, they are the building blocks of a great UX. 

Types of UX Design Patterns: 

There are four types of UX design patterns that target different core site functions. They include:

Input and Output: They deal with how users submit or input data into a site and how the site gives feedback or responds. 

Navigation: These design patterns guide users when they are navigating a site and they help them find their way back to the home page. 

Content Structuring: They help designers organize site content so that users can find it easily. 

Social Sharing: These patterns help users to engage with site content and share it.