... Early on I decided VibeFarm had to work comfortably in two constrained surfaces: mobile and a browser sidebar. A desktop-first UI made responsive would become a mess with this much density. So I picked a constraint that would either improve the product or break it fast: no dropdowns, no modals. Why it felt wrong at first For weeks it felt like self-handicapping. Dropdowns are efficient. Modals are convenient. They let you ship faster and keep the interface tidy ...