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Design4 min readFebruary 2026

Small design changes that improve article readability

Design decisions that support reading comfort on desktop and mobile.

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Reading rhythm
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Keep the line length calm

Articles read better when the text block has enough width to breathe but not so much that the eye loses track of the line.

Editorial planning desk with notes and a laptop
Reading rhythm
2

Use hierarchy sparingly

A small number of strong heading styles is enough. If every block tries to stand out, nothing feels important.

Editorial workspace with notes and a laptop
Hierarchy