Frosted interfaces for teams who refuse to fade into the background
Join the Glass Pages waitlist for Elena Marquez's 312-page field guide to glass UI — frameworks, critique scripts, and the exact slides from her live author presentation.
What's inside the book
Chapter 1: Chapter 1 — Why brutal still wins
Strip away the trend-cycle noise and learn why high-contrast, high-commitment UI keeps converting long after softer styles fade. Elena opens with the studio stories that shaped the book.
Chapter 2: Chapter 2 — Borders that mean business
When a 3px stroke signals confidence, when it becomes clutter, and how to scale border weight across components without breaking rhythm or accessibility.
Chapter 3: Chapter 3 — Shadows without apology
Hard offset shadows as hierarchy—not fake depth. Build elevation systems that read instantly on marketing pages, dashboards, and product cards alike.
Chapter 4: Chapter 4 — Color with teeth
Palettes that pop on a bookshelf and still pass contrast checks. Includes the exact accent ramps used throughout this landing page and launch deck.
Chapter 5: Chapter 5 — Critique like you mean it
Scripts for design reviews that stay loud but never cruel. Run sessions your team actually looks forward to, with worksheets you can photocopy.
Chapter 6: Chapter 6 — Ship the loud version
A brutal pre-launch audit for spacing, type, interaction states, and presentation polish—plus the checklist Elena uses before every author event.
Frequently asked questions
Everything readers ask before pre-ordering Glass Pages, reserving a launch seat, or bringing copies to their studio.
Editions & formats
- What's included in the launch bundle?
- Is the eBook available worldwide?
- Does the signed edition differ from standard?
Launch events
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- Will the presentation be recorded?
- Can I bring a guest to signing?
About the book
- Is there a sample chapter available?
- Who is this book written for?
- How is it different from other UI books?
Bulk & classroom
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Choose the reading experience that fits — or grab the launch bundle for the signed copy and a seat at Elena's live author presentation.
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The full 312-page guide. Perfect for desk reference and markup.
- Complete manuscript
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- Digital bonus slides
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$59
Signed hardcover, launch-night presentation ticket, and author Q&A access.
- Signed hardcover edition
- Oct 12 Brooklyn event seat
- Live presentation deck PDF
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