UI Design Techniques and Website Personality

Some important principles I learned while building web interfaces and reading about design systems.

Defining Website Personality

Before building, decide the personality of your website:

Professional

• No rounded corner buttons
• Avoid bright colors like pink or yellow
• Use fonts like Montserrat (not curvy or playful fonts)
• Professional, formal language
• Clean, minimal design

Playful

• Rounded corners and soft shapes
• Bright, vibrant colors
• Fun, casual fonts
• Conversational language
• Creative layouts and animations

Development Approach

Don't build the entire layout in one go. Instead:

1. Implement the specific feature/page you want
2. Expand upon it gradually
3. Keep in mind that implementing features can be tough
4. Only add what's necessary for that specific implementation

Design Process

1. Start with grayscale first - focus on layout and hierarchy
2. Add colors only after the structure is solid
3. Test functionality before styling
4. Iterate based on user feedback

Cloning for Learning

Clone UI designs you like to enhance your web dev skills:

• Start with something simple
• Focus on understanding the layout principles
• Practice during night time when you have free time
• Gradually work on more complex interfaces

This approach helps build muscle memory for common UI patterns and improves your design intuition over time.