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 # Project Hints and Findings
 
+## UI Redesign with Shadcn-like Styles (2025-06-27)
+
+### Changes Made
+Updated the WCC Dashboard UI components (properties and sidebar) to use shadcn-like design patterns:
+
+1. **Color System**: Implemented CSS variables for theming:
+   - `--background`, `--foreground`, `--card`, `--primary`, `--secondary`
+   - `--muted`, `--accent`, `--border`, `--input`, `--ring`
+   - Consistent dark theme with subtle borders and proper contrast
+
+2. **Properties Panel Improvements**:
+   - Changed from fixed 3-column grid to flexible flexbox layout
+   - Properties now wrap and use space more efficiently
+   - Added rounded corners and better spacing
+   - Complex properties (Objects/Arrays) show "Edit" button
+   - Advanced JSON editor appears above properties panel when editing complex types
+   - Dynamic height adjustment (50px when editor is open, 100px normally)
+
+3. **Sidebar Styling**:
+   - Updated with consistent color scheme
+   - Added rounded corners to menu items
+   - Improved hover states with smooth transitions
+   - Better typography with proper font weights
+
+4. **Advanced Property Editor**:
+   - JSON editor for complex types (Objects and Arrays)
+   - Monaco-style monospace font for code editing
+   - Live updates to element properties
+   - Positioned above the properties panel with smooth transitions
+
+### Technical Details
+- Uses system font stack for better native appearance
+- Subtle borders with rgba values for transparency
+- Consistent spacing using CSS variables
+- Smooth transitions (0.15s ease) for interactive elements
+- Custom scrollbar styling for better visual integration
+
 ## Properties Panel Element Detection Issue (Fixed)
 
 ### Problem