Good UI isn’t just about aesthetics.
Before your next design review, check two fundamentals:
01 — Spacing
Stop guessing spacing.
A consistent spacing system creates:
Rhythm → Hierarchy → Consistency → Scalability
A practical starting point:
4 → 8 → 12 → 16 → 24 → 32 → 48 → 64
Use these as starting points, not rigid rules.
The real question is whether your spacing communicates relationships and hierarchy.
02 — Accessibility
Before you ship, check:
☐ Color contrast
☐ Focus states
☐ Keyboard navigation
☐ Touch target size
☐ Form labels
☐ Clear error messages
☐ Meaningful alt text
☐ Heading hierarchy
☐ Color isn’t the only signal
☐ Screen-reader considerations
One important reminder:
Accessibility isn’t a final polish step. Build it into the design.
And don’t communicate meaning with color alone.
Use color + text + context so users have multiple ways to understand what’s happening.
The takeaway
Good UI isn’t just:
“Does it look good?”
It’s also:
“Does it work for different people?”
Save this for your next design review.
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