Interface Design¶

Design Principles¶

1. Clarity¶

Make the interface obvious. Users shouldn't have to guess.

2. Consistency¶

Same actions, same results. Maintain patterns throughout.

3. Feedback¶

Respond to every action. Show progress, confirm success, explain errors.

4. Efficiency¶

Minimize steps. Optimize common workflows.

5. Forgiveness¶

Allow undo. Confirm destructive actions. Recover gracefully.

UI Patterns¶

Top Nav: Primary navigation, global actions
Side Nav: Section navigation, hierarchical content
Breadcrumbs: Show location in hierarchy
Tabs: Switch between related views

Forms¶

Label above input
Clear validation messages
Inline validation where helpful
Logical field grouping
Clear call-to-action

Feedback¶

Loading states
Success confirmations
Error messages
Empty states
Progress indicators

Actions¶

Primary action prominent
Secondary actions subtle
Destructive actions require confirmation
Disabled states clear

Layout Principles¶

Visual Hierarchy¶

Size indicates importance
Color draws attention
Spacing groups elements
Alignment creates order

Grid System¶

.container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}

Responsive Design¶

Mobile-first approach
Breakpoints: 640px, 768px, 1024px, 1280px
Fluid typography
Flexible images

Design Specification¶

When handing off to development: - [ ] Color values (hex/RGB) - [ ] Typography (font, size, weight, line-height) - [ ] Spacing (margins, padding) - [ ] Component states (default, hover, active, disabled) - [ ] Responsive behavior - [ ] Animations/transitions