Posts tagged “ui design”
13 articles on ui design.
Button Design Rules: Hierarchy, Size, and States
Buttons are where intent becomes action. Small decisions about them have outsized effects on usability.
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Color in UI Design: Rules for Palettes and Contrast
Color is the fastest way to communicate meaning in an interface — and the fastest way to create noise.
5 min read
Typography Rules for UI Design
Most of an interface is text. Get typography right and everything else gets easier.
5 min read
Search UX Best Practices: From Search Box to Results
People who search know what they want. Good search design gets out of their way and gets them there fast.
6 min read
The 8-Point Grid: Spacing Rules for UI Design
Consistent spacing is the fastest way to make an interface feel professional. The 8-point grid makes it almost automatic.
5 min read
Modals, Dialogs, and Drawers: When to Use Each
Overlays interrupt people. Use them when interruption helps, and choose the right type when you do.
6 min read
UI Animation Rules: Duration, Easing, and Purpose
Good motion explains what's happening. Bad motion just makes people wait. These rules help you tell the difference.
6 min read
Visual Hierarchy: How to Guide the Eye in UI Design
Every screen has an order in which people read it. Visual hierarchy is how you decide that order on purpose.
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Responsive Design: Breakpoints, Grids, and Layout Rules
Responsive design isn't designing three screen sizes. It's designing layouts that adapt sensibly to any width.
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Dark Mode Design: A Practical Guide for UI Designers
Dark mode isn't inverted light mode. It needs its own decisions about surfaces, elevation, color, and contrast.
6 min read
Icon Design Rules for User Interfaces
Icons are tiny, but inconsistent ones make an entire interface feel unpolished. Here's how to design and use them well.
6 min read
How to Design Data Tables People Can Actually Use
Tables are the workhorse of B2B products. A few rules turn them from a spreadsheet dump into a fast, usable tool.
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Dashboard Design Rules for Data-Dense Interfaces
A dashboard isn't a wall of charts. It's an answer to a question someone asks every morning.
7 min read