Card Gotchas & Solutions

Gotcha 1: Overly Large Shadows

Heavy Shadow Card

This card has a shadow-2xl . Notice how it might feel too prominent or heavy for some designs compared to a more subtle shadow like shadow-md .

A shadow-2xl can make the element feel very detached and heavy.

Gotcha 2: Inconsistent Padding

Small Padding (p-2)

Content with p-2 can feel cramped and lack breathing room.

Large Padding (p-8)

Content with p-8 . If not used consistently with other cards, it creates visual imbalance.

Inconsistent padding like p-2 vs p-8 makes the layout look unbalanced.

Recommended Approach

Well-Balanced Card

This card uses shadow-md for a subtle lift and consistent p-4 for balanced internal spacing. This combination is a good default for many card designs, avoiding the pitfalls of heavy shadows and inconsistent padding.