Reading: 10 UI Design Patterns You Should Be Paying Attention To

http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/06/23/10-ui-design-patterns-you-should-be-paying-attention-to/

1. Lazy Registration

2. Progressive Disclosure

3. Forgiving Format

4. Clear Primary Actions

5. Breadcrumbs

6. Account Registration

7. Required Field Marker

8. Steps Left

9. Subscription plans

10. Hover Controls