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Over the years, I’ve led numerous panel discussions and contributed to a wide range of design projects, with a particular focus onuser interface design. With extensive hands-on experience and a deep understanding of both usability and aesthetics, I’ve learned that strong UI design is about making decisions that make sense for the user. That’s why I believe design should follow a logic-first approach.

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Below are 11 practical tips I often share during workshops and team reviews. Each one is rooted in function and clarity, and they work together to help create interfaces that are intuitive, inclusive, and easy to navigate.

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1. Group related elements using space
Spacing is one of the simplest and most powerful tools in UI design. Related items should be placed closer together to show they belong to the same group. Whether it’s within a card, list, or section, clear spacing helps users scan and process information more easily.

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2. Stay visually consistent
A consistent look and behavior across components builds trust. Buttons, icons, labels — they should all follow the same visual rules. Avoid mixing styles without a clear reason, and make sure your design language is coherent throughout.

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3. Make the function match the appearance
Users tend to assume that similar-looking elements behave similarly. Avoid misleading visuals: if something looks clickable, it should be. And if it’s static, make that obvious.

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4. Establish visual hierarchy
Every screen should signal what’s most important. This can be done with size, contrast, positioning, or whitespace. Use these tools to help guide the user’s attention, not compete for it.

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5. Eliminate visual noise
Less is often more. Avoid over-styling with extra lines, borders, or effects that don’t serve a functional purpose. Clean, focused layouts are easier to scan and feel more professional.

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6. Use color with intention
Color should always communicate something — status, action, category, etc. Avoid using color purely for decoration. Start in grayscale, then add color where it improves clarity or reinforces interaction.

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7. Ensure good contrast
For UI elements like buttons and inputs, aim for a contrast ratio of at least 3:1. For body text, go even higher — 4.5:1 minimum. This ensures readability across various lighting conditions and for users with visual impairments.

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8. Avoid relying on color alone
To ensure accessibility, avoid relying solely on color to convey meaning. Combine it with text labels, icons, or underline styles for links. This benefits users with color blindness or low vision.

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9. Stick to one sans-serif typeface
Select a clean, legible sans-serif typeface and use it consistently throughout. Avoid mixing fonts, which can make the interface feel unstructured and distract from the content.

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10. Use regular and bold weights only
Don’t overload your interface with multiple font weights. Stick with regular for body copy and bold for emphasis. This creates a stable rhythm and keeps your typography simple and clear.

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11. Align text to the left
For most languages that read left to right, left-aligned text is the easiest to scan. Avoid center-aligned or justified paragraphs, especially for long blocks of text.

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These guidelines don’t require fancy tools or complex techniques. They’re based on clarity, purpose, and a deep respect for the end user. By applying them regularly, you’ll begin to see how powerful logical design decisions can be.

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Aram Andreasyan
Industry Leader, Design Expert

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