The 1% Rule : and why it matters

Design Feb 22, 2026 The 1% rule: obsessing over micro-interactions that matter Alex Shanley 3 min read We spend 99% of our time designing layout grids, selecting typography, and managing state architecture. But the final 1%—the micro-interactions, the subtle easing curves, the specific way a button yields when clicked—is what dictates whether a digital product […]