How to create a pixel-perfect UI Design!

Andrea Marquez
2 min readJul 11, 2021

4 & 8 PT Grid

Is a system for sizing, spacing, and laying out components relative to one another. This means that any padding, margin, button height, etc. is a multiple of 8, you can also use 4 pixels for smaller spaces.

*The exception to the rule…
Sometimes you will need to adapt your design in order to get visual balance. Trust your instincts!

Wait! What it is Pt?

A point (pt) is a measurement of space that is dependent on screen resolution.

‘1x’ resolution (or @1x) 1pt = 1px.

How it works:

Hard grid

Elements are sectioned off and positioned relative to a container element higher up in the hierarchy.

Soft Grid

Individual elements are positioned relative to each other rather than to an actual grid.

Why it matters?

*Better legibility
*Visual hierarchy
*High level of design
*Fewer decisions
*Multi-platform design
*Consistent user experience & scalability
*Helpful for the development process

Download some elements and layouts here

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