spacesrather
Spacesrather is a design philosophy that emphasizes whitespace and typographic rhythm to improve readability, navigation, and visual balance in digital interfaces. The term arose in online design communities in the late 2010s as a response to cluttered layouts and inconsistent spacing across products.
At its core, spacesrather relies on a modular spacing scale, a base unit (often 8px or 4px),
Practically, designers implement spacesrather through design tokens for space values and tooling that applies these tokens
The approach influences how interfaces are structured, affecting layout decisions, typography hierarchy, and interaction feedback. Advocates
Critics point to potential rigidity and the risk of overemphasizing whitespace, which can slow iteration or