[UI/UX Design] Add density modes (Comfortable, Cozy, Compact) across data-dense views

[thlpkee20-wq]

Description

Power users browsing ledger, audit trail, and reports want denser views. Add Comfortable/Cozy/Compact density modes via design tokens that adjust line-height, padding, and row height, with a per-user toggle.

Requirements and context

• Must be accessible (WCAG 2.1 AA), responsive, and documented in the design system
• Should be consistent with existing patterns and easy to review
• Relevant code: src/index.css
• Compact mode must still meet 44x44 minimum touch target on mobile interactive controls

Suggested execution

• Fork the repo and create a branch
• git checkout -b uiux/density-modes
• Implement changes
  • Define density tokens and corresponding CSS variables
  • Add density toggle in user preferences
  • Document component opt-in/opt-out
• Validate accessibility and responsive assumptions

Test and commit

• Run checks
  • npm run lint and component/visual tests
• Cover edge cases
  • Tables, forms, navigation, mobile touch targets, persistence across sessions
• Include screenshots/before-after and accessibility (axe) notes

Example commit message

design: density modes via tokens

Guidelines

• Minimum 95 percent test coverage
• Clear documentation
• Timeframe: 96 hours

[mrmoney10010-design]

@mrmoney10010-design has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 6th wave.

Hi! I'd like to work on this issue.

I'll implement Comfortable, Cozy, and Compact density modes using design tokens and CSS variables, add a user preference toggle with persistence, and ensure the modes are responsive, accessible (WCAG 2.1 AA), and documented. I'll include linting, visual/accessibility testing, and verify mobile touch targets remain compliant in Compact mode.

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[Mathew2k-hash]

@Mathew2k-hash has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 6th wave.

I’d like to work on this issue because it improves usability for power users while maintaining accessibility and design consistency across the application. I have experience building scalable design systems, implementing design tokens, accessibility-focused UI enhancements, and user preference persistence in React applications. I can create a density system that is easy to maintain, fully documented, responsive across devices, and compliant with WCAG requirements, while ensuring compact layouts remain efficient for data-heavy workflows without compromising mobile touch targets or user experience.

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