Designing a modern UI theme with Open Props
Blog post from LogRocket
First impressions are crucial in web applications, and UI styling significantly affects user engagement. Open Props, a newly released open-source CSS library, aims to simplify the design process by offering flexibility and customization without the complexities often found in other libraries. Unlike other frameworks like Tailwind CSS, Open Props allows developers to use custom class names, enhancing personalization and reducing boilerplate code. It supports customized animations with pre-made keyframe effects and offers a clean, color-optimized design solution. This tutorial demonstrates how to use Open Props to build a modern UI theme for a sample project, highlighting its versatility and ease of use compared to other libraries. The guide walks through setting up a project structure, linking styles, and applying custom styling to various UI components, showcasing the library's potential in creating professional designs with minimal effort.