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# [The User Experience of a Burger Menu](https://glaeser.hashnode.dev/the-user-experience-of-a-burger-menu?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

This article explores the background to the burger menu. At first, the emergence of this highly controversial design element is described. Then the differences in use and the resulting advantages and disadvantages are explained. This icon offers a wi...

Dec 4, 2020 · 19 min read · glaeser.hashnode.dev  
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-   [#design](https://hashnode.com/tag/design)
-   [#ui](https://hashnode.com/tag/ui)
-   [#navigation](https://hashnode.com/tag/navigation)
-   [#mobile-apps](https://hashnode.com/tag/mobile-apps)

## Written by

[Robin Glaeser](https://hashnode.com/@robinglaeser)

@robinglaeser · Vienna, Austria

  
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I am a frontend Developer based in vienna. Working mostly with react and i love it.

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[Tijani Ayomide](https://hashnode.com/@Tijan)

[Dec 4, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-user-experience-of-a-burger-menu/5fca5e7d2e4db7780e482353/comment/5fca63322e4db7780e4823d4)

You just gave me a different perspective on menus ✍️... like I don’t I know using a hamburger menu for desktop isn’t advisable.... To be honest I use it all the time. This is a nice read man

[Robin Glaeser](https://hashnode.com/@robinglaeser)

[Dec 4, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-user-experience-of-a-burger-menu/5fca5e7d2e4db7780e482353/comment/5fca63322e4db7780e4823d4#reply-5fca73d57865da78339e51ce)

hi [Tijani Ayomide](https://hashnode.com/@Tijan) I am glad that you liked the article and that you could take something with you!