Cards as the atomic unit of layout. Each piece of content lives in its own bounded, scrollable card — scannable, modular, and endlessly flexible.
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White cards on light grey background
Subtle 1px border or soft shadow for card definition
Image at top, content below with clear hierarchy
Card hover lifts slightly with deeper shadow
Masonry or grid layout of equal-width cards
Card-Based UI works best for these industries