01
Density is not the enemy
Professional users want the data in front of them. Hiding it behind clicks to “simplify” slows them down. The goal is finding things at a glance, not seeing less.
02
One colour for meaning
When everything is coloured, colour means nothing. Keep the accent for what needs a decision now.
03
Rules before boxes
A thin horizontal rule separates quietly what a card separates loudly. Spacing and alignment do half the work of borders.
04
Motion that explains
Motion helps when it says where something came from and where it went. Everything else is noise.
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