You’re Using Shadcn UI the WRONG Way (Here’s How to Fix It)
Your shadcn ui app looks clean but it also looks like every other app. In this video, I break down the most common shadcn ui mistakes, why they still happen even after the shadcn create update, and how to think about shadcn ui as a real design system. If you’re using shadcn ui with React or Next.js and want your app to look intentional instead of generic, watch this before you copy another component.
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⏰ Timeline
00:00 - Why ShadCN Apps Look Same
01:13 - Mistake 1: Delayed Customization
02:50 - Solution
04:20 - Mistake 2: Update Components
05:55 - Mistake 3: Global Variants
07:38 - Beyond Defaults
08:15 - Density & Typography
09:25 - Interaction & Motion
11:17 - The 80/20 Rule
11:39 - Next Steps
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