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Design Engineering Tip: Visual cues reduce uncertainty. Instead of... - Gabriel

Published by Gabriel on September 1, 2026.

Design Engineering Tip: Visual cues reduce uncertainty. Instead of making users guess why an action isn't available, communicate it through motion. A small shake instantly signals "not yet" without interrupting the flow...

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Design Engineering Tip: Visual cues reduce uncertainty. Instead of making users guess why an action isn't available, communicate it through motion. A small shake instantly signals "not yet" without interrupting the flow. css .locked:hover{ animation:shake .28s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1); }

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Gabriel
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