The Empire UI blog

2026-09-22 · 8 min read

Feedback Widget in React: Thumbs, Star Rating, Free Text

Build a production-ready React feedback widget with thumbs up/down, star ratings, and free text - all in under 120 lines, no extra dependencies required.

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2026-09-21 · 8 min read

Keyboard Shortcut Display in React: ⌘K Badges, Legend, Cheatsheet

Build polished ⌘K badges, shortcut legends, and cheatsheet overlays in React - with accessible markup, Tailwind styling, and real keyboard event wiring.

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2026-09-18 · 8 min read

Empty State With Illustrations in React: SVG, Lottie and CSS Art

Build empty states that feel designed - not forgotten. SVG inline art, Lottie animations, and pure-CSS illustration techniques for React UIs.

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2026-09-17 · 9 min read

Survey Form in React: Multi-Step, Progress, Scale and Multiple Choice

Build a polished React survey form with multi-step flow, progress bar, Likert scales, and multiple choice - complete with state management and validation.

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2026-09-15 · 8 min read

Settings Page in React: Tabs, Toggle Groups, Save Confirmation

Build a production-ready settings page in React with tabbed navigation, toggle groups, and a save confirmation pattern that actually feels right to users.

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2026-09-13 · 9 min read

Activity Feed in React: Timeline, Filters, Infinite Load

Build a full activity feed in React with a timeline layout, type filters, and infinite scroll - no library magic, just composable hooks and clean state.

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2026-09-05 · 8 min read

Empty State Design in Tailwind: Illustrations, CTAs and Skeleton Fallback

Empty states make or break first impressions. Learn to build illustration-first empty states, smart CTAs, and skeleton loaders with Tailwind CSS and React.

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2026-08-15 · 9 min read

Glassmorphism Onboarding UI: Multi-Step Wizard With Frosted Steps

Build a multi-step onboarding wizard with frosted-glass steps in React - smooth transitions, accessible progress, and real Tailwind code you can ship today.

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2026-08-14 · 9 min read

SaaS Pricing Page Design: Psychology, Layout and Toggle Tricks

How to design a SaaS pricing page that actually converts - toggle psychology, tier anchoring, layout patterns, and React implementation tricks that work in 2026.

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2026-08-11 · 8 min read

UI Microinteractions in 2026: The Small Details That Make Users Stay

Microinteractions are the silent persuaders of good UX. Learn how to build the hover states, transitions, and feedback loops that keep users engaged in 2026.

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2026-08-10 · 8 min read

Scroll Progress Indicator in React: Bar, Circle and Sidebar Dots

Build a scroll progress bar, circular ring, and sidebar dot indicator in React using useRef and scroll events - no library needed.

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2026-08-04 · 8 min read

Mobile-First UI Design: 48px Touch Targets, Thumb Zones, Safe Areas

Build UIs that actually work on phones - 48px touch targets, thumb-zone mapping, safe areas, and the CSS patterns that tie it all together.

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2026-08-04 · 9 min read

E-Commerce Checkout UI: Step-by-Step, Trust Signals, Error States

Build an e-commerce checkout UI that converts - step-by-step flow, inline error states, trust signals, and React code patterns that don't leak revenue.

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2026-07-25 · 8 min read

Countdown Timer in React: Days, Hours, Flip Animation Variants

Build a React countdown timer with days, hours, minutes, seconds - plus flip card animations. Real code, zero dependencies beyond React 18.

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2026-07-25 · 8 min read

Copy to Clipboard Button in React: Hook, Feedback and Patterns

Build a copy-to-clipboard button in React with a custom hook, visual feedback states, and UX patterns that actually work - including async fallbacks and accessibility.

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2026-07-24 · 9 min read

Onboarding Flow in React: Multi-Step, Spotlight and Tooltip Tours

Build multi-step onboarding flows in React with spotlight overlays, tooltip tours, and state machines. Patterns, code, and library picks for 2026.

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2026-07-19 · 8 min read

CSS Scroll Snap: Precise Scrolling Sections Without JavaScript

Master CSS Scroll Snap to build buttery-smooth, section-based scrolling experiences with zero JavaScript - just two properties and you're done.

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2026-07-19 · 8 min read

Tailwind Form Validation UI: Error States, Success and Loading

Build bulletproof Tailwind form validation UIs with error states, success feedback, and loading indicators - practical patterns, real code, no fluff.

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2026-07-16 · 8 min read

Optimistic Updates in React: useOptimistic and the Pattern That Works

Learn how to implement optimistic updates in React using useOptimistic, manual rollback patterns, and mutation strategies that actually hold up in production.

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2026-07-15 · 8 min read

React Error Boundaries: Catching Crashes Without Losing Your Mind

React error boundaries stop one bad component from taking down your whole app. Here's how to write them, place them, and build fallback UIs that don't embarrass you.

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2026-07-15 · 8 min read

React Concurrent Rendering: useTransition, useDeferredValue Explained

Learn how React's useTransition and useDeferredValue hooks fix janky UIs by letting you control rendering priority - with real code examples you can ship today.

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2026-07-06 · 8 min read

Search Bar in React: Debounce, Autocomplete and Keyboard Navigation

Build a React search bar with debounce, autocomplete dropdown, and full keyboard navigation - the patterns that actually hold up in production.

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2026-07-01 · 8 min read

Skeleton Loader in React: Pulse Animation and Smart Loading States

Build skeleton loaders in React with CSS pulse animations and smart loading states. Covers Tailwind, custom hooks, and when to skip spinners entirely.

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2026-06-30 · 8 min read

Stepper Component in React: Multi-Step Forms and Onboarding

Build a React stepper component for multi-step forms and onboarding flows. Covers state management, validation, and accessible UX patterns with code examples.

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