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Spacing is a crucial aspect of design that defines the distances between elements, creating visual hierarchy, improving readability, and ensuring consistency across the interface. This system uses a comprehensive scale of spacing units, ranging from the smallest (XXXXS) to the largest (Max Width), providing flexibility for various design needs.

Key components

  1. Spacing Scale:

    • XXXXS, XXXS, XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL, XXXXL, XXXXXL, XXXXXXL, XXXXXXXL

    • Progressively increasing sizes for different spacing needs

  2. Special Spacing Units:

    • Max Content: Larger spacing unit for content-specific needs

    • Max Width: Maximum width spacing, typically used for container limitations

Spacing characteristics

  1. Incremental progression from smallest (XXXXS) to largest (XXXXXXXL)

  2. Consistent ratios between adjacent spacing units

  3. Flexibility to accommodate various design scenarios

Good practices

  1. Consistency: Use the defined spacing units consistently throughout the interface

  2. Hierarchy: Leverage different spacing sizes to create visual hierarchy

  3. Responsiveness: Adjust spacing for different screen sizes and orientations

  4. Rhythm: Create a harmonious vertical rhythm using consistent spacing

  5. Accessibility: Ensure adequate spacing for touch targets and readability

  6. Scalability: Use relative units (em, rem) for better scaling across devices

  7. Documentation: Clearly define the purpose and usage of each spacing unit

Implementation notes

  • Implement spacing using CSS custom properties (variables) for easy updates

  • Consider using a spacing function or utility classes in your CSS framework

  • Align spacing units with your grid system for harmonious layouts

Usage examples

  • XXXXS - XXXS: Fine adjustments, icon padding

  • XXS - S: Text line spacing, small component internal spacing

  • M - L: Standard component spacing, paragraph spacing

  • XL - XXXL: Section spacing, large component spacing

  • XXXXL - XXXXXXXL: Major layout divisions, hero section spacing

  • Max Content: Content width limitations

  • Max Width: Overall page width constraints

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