What are your first three UI tweaks that reliably improve clarity on a new project in week one?

First tweaks that are needed on every new project and are already giving a big improvement measure

Typography hierarchy -> Defining consistent heading, body, and other styles to improve scanability and consistency
Spacings -> Reducing visual clutter and organisation of elements and their paddings/margins
Consistent components – standardise buttons, form inputs, and colours

1) Rename nav to user words

How: skim top tasks in GA4 (Site Search + Landing Pages) → 15-min sticky-note sort with the team → rewrite labels in Figma, keep 5–7 items max.

Confirm: task test with 3 users (“find pricing”) under 30s; nav link CTR up; Clarity shows fewer rage clicks on the header.

Used this on a QSR pilot: “Offerings” → “Menu / Deals / Locations” stopped the “where’s the menu?” pings day one.

2) CTA + microcopy pass

How: pick 1 CTA per screen → set 4.5:1 contrast in Figma → tighten copy (“Book a demo” → “Book a 15-min demo”) → place above the fold and at section ends.

Confirm: GA4 click-through to the next step; Clarity scroll depth hits 50%+ on hero; form starts/session rise.

On a law site, this change alone made consultation clicks notably more consistent across devices.

3) Typographic rhythm & spacing

How: lock an 8px spacing grid, cap text width ~65–80 chars, bump line-height, set H1–H3 scale, tidy card gutters.

Confirm: time-to-first-click drops on content pages; bounce down on long reads; Clarity shows fewer dead clicks.

On a B2B service site, this cleanup made comparison sections scannable and lifted secondary CTA interaction.

First Three UI Tweaks That Improve Clarity in Week One

(Practical experience from E-Sutra — https://e-sutra.com)

1) Clear Visual Hierarchy

Why: Users understand what to do when the most important thing stands out.

How we do it fast:

• One clear primary action per screen

• Headings larger than body text

• Limit to one accent color for actions

How we confirm impact:

• Fewer “what do I do here?” questions

• Faster task completion in quick user walkthroughs

2) Consistent Spacing & Alignment

Why: Consistent spacing makes screens easier to scan and feel more organized.

How we do it fast:

• Use a single spacing scale (4 or 8 based)

• Align content to a simple grid

• Remove random padding and margins

How we confirm impact:

• Fewer visual distractions in reviews

• Easier handoff to development with fewer clarifications

3) Clear Labels and Microcopy

Why: Plain language removes confusion and reduces user errors.

How we do it fast:

• Replace vague labels with action-based text

• Add helper text where users hesitate

• Use consistent terms across screens

How we confirm impact:

• Fewer form errors in basic testing

• Reduced back-and-forth from users or stakeholders

How We Apply This in Week One

• Start with the most-used screens

• Apply tweaks before adding new features

• Review with both designers and engineers

• Lock improvements into the design system so they stick

Simple Rule We Follow

If a screen needs explanation, it needs simplification.

These three tweaks consistently improve clarity early and set a strong foundation for future design work at E-Sutra.