UI Tips

Small UI tips, one a day.

Short notes on layout, type, forms and accessibility, each shown as the mistake and the fix.

010UX & accessibility

Give every action instant feedback

009UX & accessibility

Never use color as the only signal

008Typography & color

Limit line length to ~45–75 characters

007Forms & components

Show the error next to the field that caused it

006Layout & spacing

Align to one edge and keep it

005Forms & components

Label buttons with verbs, not “OK”

004UX & accessibility

Check text contrast at 4.5:1 or more

003Typography & color

Use one type scale and stick to it

002Layout & spacing

Space by relationship: closer means related

001Forms & components

Make touch targets at least 44×44pt