<ul><li>Designs that surprise us are the ones that stay in our memory.</li><li>Following standards is crucial, but you need to utilize the element of surprise to craft effective designs.</li><li>Surprise elements have the power to break patterns and help create memorable designs.</li><li>Surprises have a strong effect on emotions, and it's just easier to make a connection with clever references or easter eggs.</li><li>In design, surprise elements come in different forms like breaking the grid or using emotional surprises.</li><li>Knowing when and where to insert surprises is also important.</li><li>Think creatively, experiment with alignment and hierarchy, and test before launch to ensure consistency and accessibility.</li><li>Surprise can be a powerful tool to create more effective visuals and leave a lasting impression.</li></ul>

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