Video · ~50 min

7 Rules for Creating Gorgeous UI (talk)

Erik Kennedy · YouTube Free Beginner

The same seven rules delivered as a talk, useful if you learn better by watching than reading. Kennedy shows examples of each rule failing and then fixed, so you can connect the principle to a real screen. A good companion if the essay leaves you wanting to see it in action.

See each rule applied to real interface examples
Whitespace and font choice do most of the work
Small consistent decisions compound into a polished look

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The question it answers

What are the most common design mistakes that make an early product feel amateur, and how do I avoid them?

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