Day 10: Spacing in UI Design 📏
👋 Hello, Linkedin Community!
I’m Prince Chouhan, a B.Tech CSE student with a passion for UI/UX design. Today, I’m exploring the importance of spacing in UI design.
🗓️ Day 10 Topic: Spacing
📚 Today’s Learning Highlights:
Concept Overview:
Spacing in UI design is the amount of space between or around elements. It’s essential for creating clear, organized layouts that enhance navigation, readability, and usability.
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Visual Hierarchy:
🔸 Increased spacing between a headline and body text highlights the headline.
2️⃣ Readability:
🔸 Adequate spacing prevents elements from being too close, making them distinguishable.
Key Terms:
🔹 Padding: Space between an element and its container edge.
🔹 Margin: Space outside an element.
Challenges:
🔸 Inconsistent spacing leads to disorganized design.
🔸 Need for a spacing system to ensure consistency.
Solution: Grid Systems:
🔹 4 Point Grid System:** Base unit of 4 pixels (e.g., 4, 8, 12). Flexible for smaller values.
🔹 8 Point Grid System:** Base unit of 8 pixels (e.g., 8, 16, 24). Creates pixel-perfect design, aligns with screen dimensions.
Practical Application:
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Group Elements Logically: Elements near each other are perceived as a group.
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Label Groups: Based on relatedness.
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Set Padding and Margins: Start with the smallest elements.
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Button: Top/bottom padding 8, left/right padding 16.
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Heading + Body Text: Margin 8.
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Larger Groups: Margin 20.
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Card Padding: 24 pixels.
- Adjust for Breathing Room: Ensure content is easily processed.
Spacing Scale:
🔸 Small: For closely related elements.
🔸 Medium: For larger, related elements.
🔸 Large: For unrelated elements in different sections.
🔍 In-Depth Analysis:
Consistency in spacing creates a logical and visually appealing layout. Stick to the grid system, but allow flexibility when needed.
📢 Community Engagement:
What’s your preferred spacing system in UI design? Share your thoughts!
💬 Quote of the Day:
“Good design is as little design as possible.” – Dieter Rams
Thank you for reading! Stay tuned for more updates on my UI/UX design journey.
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