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name: principle-exhaust-the-design-space
description: "Apply when facing a novel UI interaction or architectural decision with no precedent in the codebase. Build 2-3 competing prototypes and compare side by side before committing."
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# Exhaust the Design Space

It also applies to product design decisions where user experience depends on feel, not logic.