Refactoring UI

Summary

Practical design advice for developers who build user interfaces. Focuses on concrete techniques you can apply immediately — spacing, typography, color, and hierarchy.

Why I Read This

I was tired of building interfaces that 'worked' but didn't feel polished. This book gave me a toolkit of design decisions I can apply without being a designer.

Key Takeaways

• Start with too much white space, then reduce until it feels right
• Use fewer border widths and a consistent spacing scale
• Don't rely on color alone to convey information
• Hierarchy is about making the important things visually prominent