The curatorial dictionary · Glossary
What is

Fixed Navigation.

A navigation bar that sticks to the top of the screen as users scroll down.

Read the definition ↓← Back to glossary
— 01 / Definition

What is Fixed Navigation?

A navigation bar that sticks to the top of the screen as users scroll down.

Across the Web Design Awards archive, this term recurs in jury notes, nominee reviews, and rubric evaluations. It shapes how craft is judged — from the first impression through to the details only a returning visitor notices. The award-winning work linked below shows the concept applied in practice, not just described in theory.

— 02 / Keep exploring

The vocabulary in practice.

Case studiesStudy recent winners

See how leading teams apply this concept across award-winning digital experiences.

View winners →CriteriaUnderstand our rubric

The criteria the editorial jury uses to evaluate craft, usability, and innovation.

Read the rubric →EditorialRead editorial insights

Dive deeper with stories and analysis from our editorial team.

Read the blog →
— 03 / Related terms

More from the glossary.

Minimalism

A design approach that emphasizes simplicity and the removal of superfluous elements.

508 Compliance

The most prominent call to action on a page, designed to guide users towards a primary objective.

Negative Space

Empty space around design elements, helping to separate and group items.

Accessibility

Designing websites and applications accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.

Navigation Patterns

Conventional methods for designing website navigation.

Affordance

A design feature that suggests how an object should be used.

— The dictionary

Continue browsing the glossary.

Explore the full editorial index of UX, UI, accessibility, and front-end vocabulary behind the Web Design Awards archive.

Back to glossary →Suggest a term ↗