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User seeks e-ink UI design conventions for browser-based apps

A user is seeking advice on developing user interfaces for e-ink displays, specifically for a Bigme Hibreak Pro BW device. The goal is to create browser-based frontends for platforms like Lemmy and OpenRouter that are optimized for the unique constraints of e-ink, such as slow refresh rates and ghosting. The user is exploring design principles that emphasize layout and typography, drawing inspiration from early operating systems like macOS, to create a more usable experience. AI

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User seeks e-ink UI design conventions for browser-based apps

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  1. Hacker News — AI stories ≥50 points TIER_1 English(EN) · BoxOfRain ·

    Ask HN: In your experience, what are sound conventions for e-ink UI development?