Random padding values (13px, 17px, 23px) are a hallmark of amateur design. A spacing system fixes this instantly.
The 8px Grid
All spacing uses multiples of 8: 8, 16, 24, 32, 48, 64. This aligns with most screen densities and creates visual rhythm.
Component Spacing Rules
- Inside buttons: 8px vertical, 16px horizontal
- Between form fields: 16–24px
- Section padding: 48–64px desktop, 32px mobile
- Card internal padding: 24px
Pro Tip
Define spacing tokens in CSS: --space-xs: 4px; --space-sm: 8px; --space-md: 16px; --space-lg: 24px; --space-xl: 48px;