> [!bot-text] AI-generated > This text was drafted by [[Jake]] and has been reviewed. > [!info] Source > [The Hamburger-Menu Icon Today: Is it Recognizable?](https://www.nngroup.com/articles/hamburger-menu-icon-recognizability/) > by [[Kate Kaplan]] > Related: [[information architecture|IA]], [[iaclass]], [[navigation]] ## Summary The hamburger menu icon is now widely recognized by users, making it a familiar part of digital design. However, hidden navigation still poses usability challenges, as it requires extra steps for users to access menu items. To maximize effectiveness, it's important to follow best practices, such as using the standard three-line icon and positioning it in the top-left corner. *(Summarized by Ghostreader)* ## Significance > [!bot-text] > Evidence-based take on the hamburger menu: recognized now, but hidden navigation still costs users — with best practices for when to use it. ## Claims & insights Claims that cite this summary (claims link here via `source`): ![[Summary - The Hamburger-Menu Icon Today - Is it Recognizable (Publish - Claims)]] ## Related summaries Summaries that point at the same concepts: ![[Summary - The Hamburger-Menu Icon Today - Is it Recognizable (Publish - Related)]]