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What Makes an Interface Feel Great?

I think a lot about what makes an interface feel great.

When you go from using a good product to a great one, you can feel the difference. It's often hard to point to what makes it though.

It's usually not a single thing, but instead a lot of small things that add up.

In the age of artificial intelligence, shipping fast is no longer an advantage. When anything can be replicated in minutes, just building something isn't enough.

Products that are going to stand out and last are those that are built extremely well, with intent and extraordinary care.

That's what Interfaces focuses on.

About Interfaces

I love writing and sharing what I learn. Articles on my website have been read more than one million times. It makes me very happy that people find them useful.

Interfaces is where I share everything I know and continue to learn about building great interfaces.

I cover a variety of topics from animation and typography to layout, color and everything else that is a part of building a great interface.

How It Works

Once you subscribe, you get full access to the Interfaces platform. This includes all previously released issues with interactive demos and code snippets.

At least one new issue is released every month.

You also get access to a curated library of resources, tools I personally use, agent skills, and a private Discord community.

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