Space in this substrate isn't just padding — it's rotation, bleed, and overlap. Slabs break the grid. Elements tilt. Margins go negative. The spatial system creates energy through controlled chaos.
The Rotation System
Slabs rotate between -1.5deg and +1.5deg. Alternating directions create visual rhythm. Never the same angle twice in a row.
Slab Bleed
Slabs use margin: -0.5rem -2vw to bleed past their parent container. Combined with rotation, this creates the illusion of physical layers — like paper collage.
Padding Scale
Density Comparison
Tight — Inside slabs
Content within slabs is tighter. Mono body text. Less breathing room. The slab edge IS the boundary.
Airy — Between sections
Space between major sections is generous. The page breathes between punches. Let the reader's eye rest before the next slab hits.