Design Improvements Showcase
A comprehensive overview of all design enhancements implemented for the TDEE Calculator
Design System
Comprehensive color scales, typography, and spacing systems for consistent visual hierarchy.
- 50-900 color scales
- Fluid typography
- Systematic spacing
- Enhanced shadows
Interactions
Modern micro-interactions and animations that enhance user engagement and feedback.
- Hover effects
- Loading states
- Progress tracking
- Smooth transitions
Responsive Design
Mobile-first approach with enhanced touch interactions and optimized layouts.
- Breakpoint system
- Touch-friendly UI
- Flexible grids
- Optimized performance
Accessibility
WCAG AA compliant design with enhanced keyboard navigation and screen reader support.
- Color contrast
- Keyboard navigation
- ARIA labels
- Reduced motion
Performance
Optimized loading, efficient CSS, and progressive enhancement for better user experience.
- Critical CSS
- Font optimization
- Minimal JavaScript
- Core Web Vitals
Developer Experience
Maintainable code structure with reusable components and clear documentation.
- Component architecture
- Design tokens
- Style consistency
- Documentation
Enhanced Button Components
Enhanced Form Components
Enhanced Card Components
Data Visualization
Modern card design with elevated shadow and smooth interactions.
Goal Tracking
Gradient background with glass morphism effects for modern appeal.
Fitness Tools
Interactive cards with hover effects and micro-animations.
Progress & Status Components
Data Visualization Components
Key Improvements Summary
Navigation Enhancement
Before
Basic header with simple hover states
After
Glassmorphism header with animated brand and interactive menu items
Calculator Form
Before
Standard form inputs with basic styling
After
Progress tracking, enhanced focus states, floating labels, and loading animations
Results Display
Before
Simple text-based results
After
Animated number counting, visual hierarchy, and interactive goal cards
Blog Cards
Before
Basic card layout with simple hover effects
After
Enhanced shadows, gradient accents, and sophisticated animations
Implementation Highlights
🎯 CSS Variables System
Comprehensive design token system with over 50 CSS variables for colors, typography, spacing, and effects.
🔄 Progressive Enhancement
All features work without JavaScript, then enhanced with interactive elements for better UX.
📐 Responsive Grid System
Mobile-first approach with flexible grids that adapt to any screen size automatically.
⚡ Performance Optimized
Minimal JavaScript, efficient CSS, and optimized animations for fast loading and smooth interactions.