Projects/Usability/HIG/CustomControls

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Purpose

Do you really need a custom widget? Check whether an existing widget cannot be used instead.
It is strongly recommended to consult the usability team (https://git.reviewboard.kde.org/groups/usability/)
Create interaction by following natural design. Find the appropriate metaphor and define a skeuomorph interface.
Make sure your new widget:
- Resizes correctly
- Handles right-to-left setups
- Works well with different color schemes
- Looks as close to native as possible (use QStyle or QStylePainter to draw elements)
- Is based on an existing widget rather than a plain QWidget if possible
If possible, consider making your widget reusable enough so that it can be integrated in standard widgets