When every element has a heavy drop shadow, you lose that sense of hierarchy, making the interface feel muddy. Keep it subtle. If the user notices the shadow before the content, it’s too heavy.
Misaligned spacing is one of those "invisible" mistakes that separates good from bad UI. When padding and margins are inconsistent, the visual hierarchy collapses.
Spacing is the glue that holds your layout together. Don’t let it come unglued.
Yesterday’s post showed the problem.
This one shows the difference it makes.
Which navigation feels easier to use at a glance?
Good UI often works silently, but inconsistency never does.