Dividers

Mobile screens' limited space challenges designers to maintain hierarchy and scannability. Dividers help segregate unrelated content and group similar items.

Traditional dividers include full-bleed or inset horizontal lines. Vertical dividers separate subcategories within groups but can create visual noise and consume space.

Alternative ways to break up content:

• White space: Creates breathing room around elements, making them stand out while improving scannability and aesthetics
• Colored backgrounds: Effectively divides content groups through contrast, ensuring text remains readable
• Shadows and elevation: Adds depth to interfaces, distinguishing elements from backgrounds and other sections
• Containers: Creates visual separation by grouping elements. Per the common region principle, elements outside containers appear unrelated.^[1]