
Navigation / 18 May 2020
5 Reasons to Avoid the Desktop Hamburger Menu Icon
A hamburger icon as the only source of navigation on a desktop website sucks. It’s frustrating, confusing, and violates unwritten rules of navigation and user flow best practices. Why would you do it? Other than to maintain or establish a certain aesthetic, it’s hard to find an answer that makes any sense.
The often-debated hamburger icon can be a great complement to website navigation or even for small screens, but it shouldn’t be the only option for desktops. You are doing yourself – and the website design – a huge disservice if this is your only menu option.
Take note of the different desktop menu styles throughout this post. Some of the best uses of the hamburger icon come with other menu items.