11 Design Foundations

Bring Focus to Your Design Decisions

The stage is set and it’s time to move into the meaty part of the design process. Maybe you’re starting with a blank screen. Or maybe with a screen that’s so full to bursting that you don’t know where to begin to cut down on all the elements screaming for attention.

The good news is that there are many universal principles in the field of design that can serve as a starting point for you. The challenging (but fun) news is that every design problem has something unique about it and should have a unique solution. Understanding common design principles (or creating your own) and making the most of guidelines, component libraries, and design systems will help you create and maintain a design ...

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