Frontend Design Philosophy

Core principles for creating distinctive, non-generic interfaces.

Design Thinking First

Before writing code, consider:

1. Purpose: What is this interface trying to achieve?
2. Audience: Who will use it and what are their expectations?
3. Tone: What feeling should it evoke?
4. Differentiation: What makes this distinctive?

Pick an Extreme

Rather than defaulting to safe, generic designs, commit to a clear aesthetic direction: