# The UX Decision That Makes Your App Feel 10x Faster How to speed up user experience without touching the backend - **Source:** [UX Planet](https://uxplanet.org) - **Published:** 2026-07-14 - **Topic:** [Design & UX](https://brifing.si/c/design) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/571a6a27-fc74-49f8-835b-edc6b80ae64a ## The Psychological Impact of Loading States Your app's loading processes evoke different emotions in users. Choosing the right loading patterns increases user patience and builds trust. In this article, we'll explore four fundamental loading patterns and their psychological effects. ## Skeleton Screens Skeleton screens are blank templates that show the general structure of the page while content loads. They give users the feeling that content is coming soon and make the waiting process more bearable. Especially effective for long loading times. ## Progress Bars Progress bars show how much of the loading process is complete. This gives users a sense of control and reduces uncertainty. However, inaccurate time estimates can damage user trust, so they must be implemented correctly. ## Inline Spinners Small, local loading indicators show that a specific process is ongoing. Particularly suitable for quick operations. They remind users that the process is continuing without disturbing them. ## Optimistic UI Optimistic UI shows that user actions have immediate results while the process continues in the background. This significantly enhances user experience, especially for situations requiring instant feedback like social media likes. ## Choosing the Right Pattern When deciding which loading pattern to use, consider the duration of the process and user expectations. The right pattern increases your users' patience and makes your app feel faster. ## Sources covering this story - https://uxplanet.org/loading-states-ux-patterns-9e8d2d45fa3c?source=rss----819cc2aaeee0---4 — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._