Enter a Name, limited space

Targets iOS
1

Here is a question about UX on an iPhone vs iPad
I need to have a data entry for the users name, and I can do it one of two ways

  • have a single field where they enter their name [Last, First] or [First Last] or [First] any is fine
  • have them enter First name in one field, and Last in a second field

The issue is space, which of course is quite limited on an iPhone5 (and just slightly better on the 6/7/8 and X),
So the question is, does the average users name going to be displayed well in just a single field. (not a problem on iPad of course)

Apple (and others) seem to lean towards the 2 field method in apps I can find that collect names (CONTACTS is an example)

I don’t have a Caption followed by a textfield… its just a full width textfield with a cuetext

opinions?

2

There should be enough space for separate fields unless you’ve got the rest of the view filled with other things. Maybe you need a separate view where you edit/add user information?

3

Vertically I have no problem…
The question was

  • have a single field where they enter their name [Last, First] or [First Last] or [First] any is fine
  • have them enter First name in one field, and Last in a second field

Right now I am going with Method #2

#1

+----------------------+
| Enter your name here |
+----------------------+

vs #2

+----------------------+
|      First Name      |
+---------------------+
|      Last Name      |
+----------------------+
4

Then personally I would recommend option 2 with separate fields. As you note, that is more visible to small width device users, and if vertical height is not a problem for them (or scrolls) then height is not a problem on larger devices either.