Design Notes

Designing for Trust

Author
Corin Vale
Category
Process
Published On
July 24, 2025

Trust Starts Before the Interface

Trust is invisible, but it’s built with every decision. Layout, contrast, rhythm, tone — they all speak before the words do. In digital design, trust is what keeps someone from bouncing. It’s what makes an interface feel calm, confident, and worth returning to.

Signals of Care

Designing for trust means asking: What should feel clear? What should feel human? What should feel like it has been thought through, not rushed? Microinteractions, whitespace, tone of voice — these are signals of care.

More than Function

Trust isn't created by function alone. It's how the function is delivered — with attention, with restraint, with consistency. It’s not about perfection. It’s about presence.

Design Notes

Thoughts Behind the Work