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Form design

The job: Get accurate input with the least friction and the most confidence.

Structure

Single column, logical grouping into section cards, one clear primary action (bottom or sticky). Labels above fields, not beside.

Hierarchy

The field you're on > the next field > everything else. Primary action visually dominant; secondary/cancel quiet.

Mobile

Full-width fields, ≥44px touch targets, numeric keyboards for number fields, sticky primary above the keyboard.

Signature patterns

  • Labeled inputs (label above)
  • Inline validation on blur, not every keystroke
  • Grouped section cards
  • Sticky save bar
  • Clear required / optional marking

Avoid

  • multi-column forms (the eye zig-zags)
  • placeholder-as-label
  • validating before the user finishes
  • two primary buttons
  • errors with no recovery guidance
  • a disabled submit with no explanation

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