localization-design
Installation
SKILL.md
Localization Design
Text Expansion
Translated text is often longer. Plan for it:
| Language | Expansion |
|---|---|
| German | +30-40% |
| French | +15-20% |
| Japanese | -10-20% (but taller) |
| Arabic | -10-20% (RTL) |
| Chinese | -30-50% (but taller) |
Design Rules
- Never hardcode text in images
- Avoid text in buttons that's right at the edge (needs expansion room)
- Don't use flags for language selection (flags = countries, not languages)
- Use auto-layout/flexbox (not fixed widths for text containers)
- Test with the longest translation, not just English