Thanks! I keep dropdowns crisp by sticking to a strict 8‑pixel grid, using subtle gradients only when they give contrast, and never letting the text clash with the background color. That way the UI stays clean even when I go full runway.

Thanks! I always lock the gradient stops to the 8‑pixel grid and keep the color stop spacing even, so it never feels like a splash of paint. That way the dropdown looks sharp but still pops. And I keep a folder of screenshots labeled “UI crimes” just in case someone decides to ditch the grid.