Readability
There are extensive lists of rules to keep in mind when working with text and spacing typography. We are adding space between lines for one simple reason: to make it easy for the reader to find the next line. How
Buttons
A button should look like a button - in general, it means a rectangular background distinguished from the other elements on the page with a bold text inside it. A single-action word doesn't look like a button - even if
CRAP design principles
A good user experience is a key to the success of any website or app. To improve it, I apply the basics of CRAP design principles to any design. It allows to create a more intuitive and satisfying user experience
Web Accessibility Best Practices
There are numerous strategies you can employ to enhance the inclusivity of your website. However, the following top ten tips stand out as easily actionable changes that can make a substantial impact, especially for organisations just beginning their journey toward
The importance of grey
Most interface projects you work on are simply going to need multiple shades of grey, usually around 10 different shades. By definition, true grey has 0% saturation in it, aka no color.
Hierarchy
When presenting data to people, it’s easy to fall into a trap where we just display every entry with a label. It’s much easier to present data by just emphasizing important information, making the interface easier to use while at
Clear visual hierarchy
Having a clear visual hierarchy refers to how the essential elements in an interface appear about each other. This is the most important tool to make an interface feel well designed. When everything in your interface is competing for attention,
Typography cases
Changing between different text cases can impact the look and the perceived functionality of the design. It’s rarely a good idea to use only lowercase unless there is a solid reason to do so, whether it’s a branding thing or
Using the Baseline
We often need to use more than one font size to create a hierarchy. A widespread mistake is to align everything to be vertically centered for balance. It doesn't look as bad when they are far apart, but you wil
The Rule of Four
Sloppy and inconsistent usage of font sizes, weights, and colors are a telltale sign of someone who doesn’t quite know what they are doing with typography.