Layout checks
Spacing is evidence, not decoration
- What lines up?
- What belongs together?
- Where does the structure break?
Weak versus strong
Alignment
Weak
Elements float randomly, so relationships feel accidental.
Strong
Edges line up, so the screen feels organized.
Grouping
Weak
Important labels and controls are separated.
Strong
Related items sit closer together than unrelated items.
Rhythm
Weak
Every area invents a new spacing rule.
Strong
Repeated spacing creates a calm scan path.