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Author: Sophie Kent

6 Articles

The Power of Empty Space

Layout & CompositionUser Experience

Whitespace — also known as “negative space” — is one of the most underrated tools in UI design. It’s not wasted space. It’s not “blank.” It’s breathing room, and your... Continue reading

Why Microcopy Is a Design Tool

MicrointeractionsUser Experience

Microcopy — those tiny bits of text in buttons, forms, and error messages — shape how users feel about your product. Good microcopy is clear, human, and helpful. It can... Continue reading

UI Microinteractions: Small Details That Make a Big Impact

MicrointeractionsUser Experience

Ever tapped a button and saw it bounce slightly? Or pulled to refresh and got a satisfying loading animation? Those tiny, often subconscious design touches are called microinteractions — and... Continue reading

The Invisible Impact of Loading Speed

User Experience

We often obsess over layout and color, but users judge your interface in milliseconds. If your site feels slow, it is slow — in their minds. Speed isn’t just a... Continue reading

Why Boring Design Often Wins

User Experience

Flashy designs win awards. Boring ones win users. Most of the time, users don’t want surprises — they want to complete a task and move on. Familiar patterns, clear layout,... Continue reading

Design First, Then Animate

MicrointeractionsUser Experience

Animation makes good UI feel alive — but only if the core layout works first. If you’re animating before your spacing, hierarchy, and flow are solid, you’re polishing a shaky... Continue reading