SilverTide & Tablet
Hey Tablet, I’ve been sketching ideas for a dashboard that tracks coral reef health in real time. I need a clean, precise UI that makes the data clear to scientists and the public alike—any design tricks you swear by for keeping numbers readable without clutter?
Sure thing, just keep it tight and modular. First, lock every number to a consistent font weight—no half‑emphasis or italic tricks. Use a monospaced type for numeric fields so digits line up; it’s like a grid for the eye. Then, wrap each metric in a small, bounded card with a subtle shadow—nothing louder than a 1px border. Place labels directly above the values, not inside, to avoid nesting text. Keep a single, calm color palette; use a single accent for alerts, otherwise neutrals. And always preview on both dark and light modes—scientists love the contrast, the public likes the warmth. If you want a quick sanity check, try this CSS snippet for the cards:
```css
.card {
background:#fff;
border-radius:4px;
padding:12px;
box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
font-family:monospace;
color:#333;
}
```
Test the layout on a 24‑inch monitor and a tablet, tweak the padding to 10px if it feels cramped. That should keep the numbers readable without the clutter.