Design Complex Navigation Menus
Navigation & IA · menus, navigation
Updated 2026-07-28
- Large menus require structure.
- Organize by:
- User goals.
- Categories.
- Frequency.
- Avoid:
- Alphabetical dumping.
- Internal company terminology.
- Use:
- Grouping.
- Headings.
- Visual separation.
- Mega menus should reduce searching, not become another page to explore.
Related guides
UX Handbook