UI Design Skill

Practical design principles for creating professional, polished user interfaces without formal design training.

Core Philosophy

Design is not about artistic talent—it's about making deliberate decisions. Focus on these fundamentals:

1. Visual hierarchy - Guide attention to what matters
2. Spacing systems - Create consistent rhythm
3. Constraint-based design - Limit choices to speed decisions

Starting a Design

Feature First, Not Layout

Never start with the shell (navbar, sidebar). Start with actual functionality: