diff --git a/frontend/package-lock.json b/frontend/package-lock.json
index 9850eac..2f3f411 100644
--- a/frontend/package-lock.json
+++ b/frontend/package-lock.json
@@ -8,6 +8,8 @@
       "name": "paperjet",
       "version": "0.1.0",
       "dependencies": {
+        "@fontsource/outfit": "^5.2.8",
+        "@fontsource/plus-jakarta-sans": "^5.2.8",
         "@tailwindcss/vite": "^4.3.0",
         "date-fns": "^4.4.0",
         "fabric": "^7.4.0",
@@ -658,6 +660,24 @@
         }
       }
     },
+    "node_modules/@fontsource/outfit": {
+      "version": "5.2.8",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@fontsource/outfit/-/outfit-5.2.8.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-rXC6g0MqD7cOBjht0bMqc43qM6lRqDLML9KXsmg9uykz0wLQhy8Z/ajrMG6iyoT3NJR+MYgU+OEHp7uHoTb+Yw==",
+      "license": "OFL-1.1",
+      "funding": {
+        "url": "https://github.com/sponsors/ayuhito"
+      }
+    },
+    "node_modules/@fontsource/plus-jakarta-sans": {
+      "version": "5.2.8",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@fontsource/plus-jakarta-sans/-/plus-jakarta-sans-5.2.8.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-P5qE49fqdeD+7DXH1KBxmMPlB17LTz1zvBhFH0tFzfnYTKVJVyb0pR6plh0ZGXxcB+Oayb54FZZw3V42/DawTw==",
+      "license": "OFL-1.1",
+      "funding": {
+        "url": "https://github.com/sponsors/ayuhito"
+      }
+    },
     "node_modules/@humanfs/core": {
       "version": "0.19.2",
       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@humanfs/core/-/core-0.19.2.tgz",
diff --git a/frontend/package.json b/frontend/package.json
index 7149971..f091777 100644
--- a/frontend/package.json
+++ b/frontend/package.json
@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@
     "preview": "vite preview"
   },
   "dependencies": {
+    "@fontsource/outfit": "^5.2.8",
+    "@fontsource/plus-jakarta-sans": "^5.2.8",
     "@tailwindcss/vite": "^4.3.0",
     "date-fns": "^4.4.0",
     "fabric": "^7.4.0",
diff --git a/frontend/src/features/auth/LoginForm.tsx b/frontend/src/features/auth/LoginForm.tsx
index 5949c2e..69665ce 100644
--- a/frontend/src/features/auth/LoginForm.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/features/auth/LoginForm.tsx
@@ -20,25 +20,28 @@ export const LoginForm = () => {
   }
 
   return (
-    <div className="w-full max-w-md p-8 space-y-8 bg-white/70 dark:bg-gray-800/70 backdrop-blur-xl rounded-2xl shadow-2xl border border-gray-100 dark:border-gray-700 transition-all">
+    <div className="w-full max-w-md p-10 space-y-8 bg-white/80 dark:bg-gray-800/80 backdrop-blur-2xl rounded-[2rem] shadow-2xl shadow-accent-500/10 border border-white/50 dark:border-gray-700 transition-all">
       <div className="text-center">
-        <h2 className="text-3xl font-extrabold tracking-tight text-gray-900 dark:text-white mb-2">
+        <div className="mx-auto w-16 h-16 bg-gradient-to-br from-accent-400 to-accent-600 rounded-2xl flex items-center justify-center shadow-lg shadow-accent-500/30 mb-6 transform -rotate-6 hover:rotate-0 transition-transform duration-300">
+          <span className="text-white font-heading font-bold text-3xl leading-none">P</span>
+        </div>
+        <h2 className="text-4xl font-heading font-bold tracking-tight text-gray-900 dark:text-white mb-2">
           Welcome back
         </h2>
-        <p className="text-sm text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400">
+        <p className="text-base text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400 font-medium">
           Enter your master password to unlock your library
         </p>
       </div>
 
       <form className="mt-8 space-y-6" onSubmit={handleSubmit}>
         <div>
-          <label className="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300 mb-2">
+          <label className="block text-sm font-bold text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300 mb-2 ml-1">
             Password
           </label>
           <input
             type="password"
             required
-            className="w-full px-4 py-3 rounded-xl border border-gray-300 dark:border-gray-600 bg-white/50 dark:bg-gray-700/50 text-gray-900 dark:text-white focus:ring-2 focus:ring-indigo-500 focus:border-transparent outline-none transition-all placeholder-gray-400 dark:placeholder-gray-500"
+            className="w-full px-5 py-4 rounded-full border-2 border-transparent bg-white/60 dark:bg-gray-700/60 text-gray-900 dark:text-white focus:bg-white focus:ring-4 focus:ring-accent-500/20 focus:border-accent-400 outline-none transition-all placeholder-gray-400 dark:placeholder-gray-500 shadow-inner text-lg font-medium"
             placeholder="••••••••"
             value={password}
             onChange={(e) => setPassword(e.target.value)}
@@ -47,7 +50,7 @@ export const LoginForm = () => {
         </div>
 
         {error && (
-          <div className="p-3 text-sm text-red-600 bg-red-50 dark:bg-red-900/30 dark:text-red-400 rounded-lg animate-pulse">
+          <div className="p-4 text-sm font-semibold text-red-600 bg-red-50 dark:bg-red-900/30 dark:text-red-400 rounded-2xl animate-in fade-in slide-in-from-top-2 border border-red-100 dark:border-red-800/50">
             {error}
           </div>
         )}
@@ -55,10 +58,10 @@ export const LoginForm = () => {
         <button
           type="submit"
           disabled={isLoading || !password}
-          className="w-full flex justify-center py-3 px-4 border border-transparent rounded-xl shadow-sm text-sm font-medium text-white bg-indigo-600 hover:bg-indigo-700 focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-offset-2 focus:ring-indigo-500 disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed transition-all active:scale-[0.98]"
+          className="w-full flex justify-center py-4 px-6 border-2 border-transparent rounded-full shadow-lg text-lg font-bold text-white bg-gradient-to-r from-accent-500 to-accent-600 hover:from-accent-600 hover:to-accent-700 focus:outline-none focus:ring-4 focus:ring-accent-500/30 disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed transition-all active:scale-[0.98] hover:-translate-y-0.5"
         >
           {isLoading ? (
-            <svg className="animate-spin -ml-1 mr-3 h-5 w-5 text-white" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
+            <svg className="animate-spin -ml-1 mr-3 h-6 w-6 text-white" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
               <circle className="opacity-25" cx="12" cy="12" r="10" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="4"></circle>
               <path className="opacity-75" fill="currentColor" d="M4 12a8 8 0 018-8V0C5.373 0 0 5.373 0 12h4zm2 5.291A7.962 7.962 0 014 12H0c0 3.042 1.135 5.824 3 7.938l3-2.647z"></path>
             </svg>
diff --git a/frontend/src/features/auth/SetupForm.tsx b/frontend/src/features/auth/SetupForm.tsx
index 6234457..0bd814a 100644
--- a/frontend/src/features/auth/SetupForm.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/features/auth/SetupForm.tsx
@@ -34,17 +34,17 @@ export const SetupForm = () => {
   const displayError = localError || error
 
   return (
-    <div className="w-full max-w-md p-8 space-y-8 bg-white/70 dark:bg-gray-800/70 backdrop-blur-xl rounded-2xl shadow-2xl border border-gray-100 dark:border-gray-700 transition-all">
+    <div className="w-full max-w-md p-10 space-y-8 bg-white/80 dark:bg-gray-800/80 backdrop-blur-2xl rounded-[2rem] shadow-2xl shadow-accent-500/10 border border-white/50 dark:border-gray-700 transition-all">
       <div className="text-center">
-        <div className="mx-auto w-16 h-16 bg-indigo-100 dark:bg-indigo-900/50 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center mb-6">
-          <svg className="w-8 h-8 text-indigo-600 dark:text-indigo-400" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
-            <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" strokeWidth="2" d="M12 15v2m-6 4h12a2 2 0 002-2v-6a2 2 0 00-2-2H6a2 2 0 00-2 2v6a2 2 0 002 2zm10-10V7a4 4 0 00-8 0v4h8V7a4 4 0 00-8 0v4h8z" />
+        <div className="mx-auto w-16 h-16 bg-gradient-to-br from-accent-400 to-accent-600 rounded-2xl flex items-center justify-center shadow-lg shadow-accent-500/30 mb-6 transform -rotate-6 hover:rotate-0 transition-transform duration-300">
+          <svg className="w-8 h-8 text-white" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
+            <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" strokeWidth="2.5" d="M12 15v2m-6 4h12a2 2 0 002-2v-6a2 2 0 00-2-2H6a2 2 0 00-2 2v6a2 2 0 002 2zm10-10V7a4 4 0 00-8 0v4h8V7a4 4 0 00-8 0v4h8z" />
           </svg>
         </div>
-        <h2 className="text-3xl font-extrabold tracking-tight text-gray-900 dark:text-white mb-2">
+        <h2 className="text-4xl font-heading font-bold tracking-tight text-gray-900 dark:text-white mb-2">
           Set up PaperJet
         </h2>
-        <p className="text-sm text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400">
+        <p className="text-base text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400 font-medium">
           Create a master password to secure your documents. Make sure you remember it!
         </p>
       </div>
@@ -52,13 +52,13 @@ export const SetupForm = () => {
       <form className="mt-8 space-y-6" onSubmit={handleSubmit}>
         <div className="space-y-4">
           <div>
-            <label className="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300 mb-2">
+            <label className="block text-sm font-bold text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300 mb-2 ml-1">
               Master Password
             </label>
             <input
               type="password"
               required
-              className="w-full px-4 py-3 rounded-xl border border-gray-300 dark:border-gray-600 bg-white/50 dark:bg-gray-700/50 text-gray-900 dark:text-white focus:ring-2 focus:ring-indigo-500 focus:border-transparent outline-none transition-all"
+              className="w-full px-5 py-4 rounded-full border-2 border-transparent bg-white/60 dark:bg-gray-700/60 text-gray-900 dark:text-white focus:bg-white focus:ring-4 focus:ring-accent-500/20 focus:border-accent-400 outline-none transition-all placeholder-gray-400 dark:placeholder-gray-500 shadow-inner text-lg font-medium"
               placeholder="••••••••"
               value={password}
               onChange={(e) => setPassword(e.target.value)}
@@ -66,13 +66,13 @@ export const SetupForm = () => {
             />
           </div>
           <div>
-            <label className="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300 mb-2">
+            <label className="block text-sm font-bold text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300 mb-2 ml-1">
               Confirm Password
             </label>
             <input
               type="password"
               required
-              className="w-full px-4 py-3 rounded-xl border border-gray-300 dark:border-gray-600 bg-white/50 dark:bg-gray-700/50 text-gray-900 dark:text-white focus:ring-2 focus:ring-indigo-500 focus:border-transparent outline-none transition-all"
+              className="w-full px-5 py-4 rounded-full border-2 border-transparent bg-white/60 dark:bg-gray-700/60 text-gray-900 dark:text-white focus:bg-white focus:ring-4 focus:ring-accent-500/20 focus:border-accent-400 outline-none transition-all placeholder-gray-400 dark:placeholder-gray-500 shadow-inner text-lg font-medium"
               placeholder="••••••••"
               value={confirmPassword}
               onChange={(e) => setConfirmPassword(e.target.value)}
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ export const SetupForm = () => {
         </div>
 
         {displayError && (
-          <div className="p-3 text-sm text-red-600 bg-red-50 dark:bg-red-900/30 dark:text-red-400 rounded-lg animate-pulse">
+          <div className="p-4 text-sm font-semibold text-red-600 bg-red-50 dark:bg-red-900/30 dark:text-red-400 rounded-2xl animate-in fade-in slide-in-from-top-2 border border-red-100 dark:border-red-800/50">
             {displayError}
           </div>
         )}
@@ -90,10 +90,10 @@ export const SetupForm = () => {
         <button
           type="submit"
           disabled={isLoading || !password || !confirmPassword}
-          className="w-full flex justify-center py-3 px-4 border border-transparent rounded-xl shadow-sm text-sm font-medium text-white bg-indigo-600 hover:bg-indigo-700 focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-offset-2 focus:ring-indigo-500 disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed transition-all active:scale-[0.98]"
+          className="w-full flex justify-center py-4 px-6 border-2 border-transparent rounded-full shadow-lg text-lg font-bold text-white bg-gradient-to-r from-accent-500 to-accent-600 hover:from-accent-600 hover:to-accent-700 focus:outline-none focus:ring-4 focus:ring-accent-500/30 disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed transition-all active:scale-[0.98] hover:-translate-y-0.5"
         >
           {isLoading ? (
-            <svg className="animate-spin -ml-1 mr-3 h-5 w-5 text-white" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
+            <svg className="animate-spin -ml-1 mr-3 h-6 w-6 text-white" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
               <circle className="opacity-25" cx="12" cy="12" r="10" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="4"></circle>
               <path className="opacity-75" fill="currentColor" d="M4 12a8 8 0 018-8V0C5.373 0 0 5.373 0 12h4zm2 5.291A7.962 7.962 0 014 12H0c0 3.042 1.135 5.824 3 7.938l3-2.647z"></path>
             </svg>
diff --git a/frontend/src/features/library/ContextMenu.tsx b/frontend/src/features/library/ContextMenu.tsx
index b4255ab..0cf465b 100644
--- a/frontend/src/features/library/ContextMenu.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/features/library/ContextMenu.tsx
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ export const ContextMenu = ({
   return (
     <div 
       ref={menuRef}
-      className="fixed z-50 w-48 bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 rounded-xl shadow-2xl border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700 py-2 overflow-hidden animate-in fade-in zoom-in duration-100"
+      className="fixed z-50 w-56 bg-white/90 dark:bg-gray-800/90 backdrop-blur-xl rounded-2xl shadow-xl shadow-accent-500/10 border border-white/50 dark:border-gray-700 py-2 overflow-hidden animate-in fade-in zoom-in duration-150"
       style={{ left: safeX, top: safeY }}
       onContextMenu={(e) => e.preventDefault()}
     >
@@ -56,20 +56,20 @@ export const ContextMenu = ({
         <>
           <button 
             onClick={() => { onOpen(); onClose(); }}
-            className="w-full text-left px-4 py-2 text-sm text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-200 hover:bg-indigo-50 dark:hover:bg-indigo-900/30 hover:text-indigo-600 dark:hover:text-indigo-400 transition-colors"
+            className="w-full text-left px-5 py-2.5 text-sm font-semibold text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-200 hover:bg-accent-50 dark:hover:bg-accent-900/30 hover:text-accent-600 dark:hover:text-accent-400 transition-colors"
           >
             Open in Editor
           </button>
           <button 
             onClick={() => { onRename(); onClose(); }}
-            className="w-full text-left px-4 py-2 text-sm text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-200 hover:bg-indigo-50 dark:hover:bg-indigo-900/30 hover:text-indigo-600 dark:hover:text-indigo-400 transition-colors"
+            className="w-full text-left px-5 py-2.5 text-sm font-semibold text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-200 hover:bg-accent-50 dark:hover:bg-accent-900/30 hover:text-accent-600 dark:hover:text-accent-400 transition-colors"
           >
             Rename...
           </button>
-          <div className="h-px bg-gray-200 dark:bg-gray-700 my-1 mx-2" />
+          <div className="h-px bg-gray-200 dark:bg-gray-700 my-1.5 mx-3" />
           <button 
             onClick={() => { onDelete(); onClose(); }}
-            className="w-full text-left px-4 py-2 text-sm text-red-600 dark:text-red-400 hover:bg-red-50 dark:hover:bg-red-900/30 transition-colors"
+            className="w-full text-left px-5 py-2.5 text-sm font-bold text-red-600 dark:text-red-400 hover:bg-red-50 dark:hover:bg-red-900/30 transition-colors"
           >
             Move to Trash
           </button>
@@ -80,14 +80,14 @@ export const ContextMenu = ({
         <>
           <button 
             onClick={() => { onRestore(); onClose(); }}
-            className="w-full text-left px-4 py-2 text-sm text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-200 hover:bg-emerald-50 dark:hover:bg-emerald-900/30 hover:text-emerald-600 dark:hover:text-emerald-400 transition-colors"
+            className="w-full text-left px-5 py-2.5 text-sm font-bold text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-200 hover:bg-emerald-50 dark:hover:bg-emerald-900/30 hover:text-emerald-600 dark:hover:text-emerald-400 transition-colors"
           >
             Restore Document
           </button>
-          <div className="h-px bg-gray-200 dark:bg-gray-700 my-1 mx-2" />
+          <div className="h-px bg-gray-200 dark:bg-gray-700 my-1.5 mx-3" />
           <button 
             onClick={() => { onHardDelete(); onClose(); }}
-            className="w-full text-left px-4 py-2 text-sm text-red-600 dark:text-red-400 hover:bg-red-50 dark:hover:bg-red-900/30 transition-colors"
+            className="w-full text-left px-5 py-2.5 text-sm font-bold text-red-600 dark:text-red-400 hover:bg-red-50 dark:hover:bg-red-900/30 transition-colors"
           >
             Delete Permanently
           </button>
diff --git a/frontend/src/features/library/DocumentGrid.tsx b/frontend/src/features/library/DocumentGrid.tsx
index c5a454c..efa7e6a 100644
--- a/frontend/src/features/library/DocumentGrid.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/features/library/DocumentGrid.tsx
@@ -57,25 +57,21 @@ export const DocumentGrid = ({ isTrash }: { isTrash: boolean }) => {
             <div 
               key={doc.id}
               onContextMenu={(e) => handleContextMenu(e, doc.id)}
-              className={`group relative flex flex-col bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 rounded-2xl overflow-hidden shadow-sm hover:shadow-xl transition-all duration-300 border-2 ${
-                isSelected ? 'border-indigo-500 shadow-md ring-2 ring-indigo-500/20' : 'border-transparent hover:border-indigo-200 dark:hover:border-indigo-800'
+              className={`group relative flex flex-col bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 rounded-3xl overflow-hidden shadow-sm hover:shadow-xl hover:shadow-accent-500/10 transition-all duration-300 border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700 hover:-translate-y-1 ${
+                isSelected ? 'border-accent-500 shadow-md ring-2 ring-accent-500/50 scale-[1.02]' : 'hover:border-accent-300 dark:hover:border-accent-700'
               }`}
             >
-              <div 
-                className="absolute top-3 left-3 z-10 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity"
-                style={{ opacity: isSelected ? 1 : undefined }}
-              >
-                <input 
-                  type="checkbox"
-                  checked={isSelected}
-                  onChange={() => toggleSelection(doc.id)}
-                  className="w-5 h-5 rounded border-gray-300 text-indigo-600 focus:ring-indigo-500 cursor-pointer shadow-sm"
-                />
-              </div>
+              {isSelected && (
+                <div className="absolute top-3 left-3 z-20 w-6 h-6 bg-accent-500 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center shadow-md ring-2 ring-white">
+                  <svg className="w-4 h-4 text-white" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
+                    <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" strokeWidth="3" d="M5 13l4 4L19 7" />
+                  </svg>
+                </div>
+              )}
               
               <Link 
                 to={`/editor/${doc.id}`}
-                className="relative aspect-[3/4] bg-gray-100 dark:bg-gray-900 overflow-hidden"
+                className="relative aspect-[3/4] bg-gray-50/50 dark:bg-gray-900/50 overflow-hidden"
                 onClick={(e) => {
                   if (isTrash) e.preventDefault() // disable link in trash
                 }}
@@ -83,27 +79,32 @@ export const DocumentGrid = ({ isTrash }: { isTrash: boolean }) => {
                 <img 
                   src={thumbnailUrl} 
                   alt={doc.title}
-                  className={`w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-500 group-hover:scale-105 ${isTrash ? 'grayscale opacity-70' : ''}`}
+                  className={`w-full h-full object-contain transition-transform duration-500 group-hover:scale-105 p-3 ${isTrash ? 'grayscale opacity-70' : ''}`}
                   loading="lazy"
                   onError={(e) => {
                     // Fallback if no thumbnail
-                    (e.target as HTMLImageElement).src = 'data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="100" height="100" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="%239ca3af" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"><path d="M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8z"></path><polyline points="14 2 14 8 20 8"></polyline><line x1="16" y1="13" x2="8" y2="13"></line><line x1="16" y1="17" x2="8" y2="17"></line><polyline points="10 9 9 9 8 9"></polyline></svg>'
-                    ;(e.target as HTMLImageElement).className = 'w-1/2 h-1/2 absolute top-1/4 left-1/4 opacity-30 object-contain'
+                    const target = e.target as HTMLImageElement;
+                    target.onerror = null;
+                    target.src = 'data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="100%" height="100%" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="%23cbd5e1" stroke-width="1" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"><rect x="3" y="3" width="18" height="18" rx="2" ry="2"></rect><line x1="9" y1="9" x2="15" y2="15"></line><line x1="15" y1="9" x2="9" y2="15"></line></svg>';
                   }}
                 />
-                <div className="absolute inset-0 bg-gradient-to-t from-black/60 via-transparent to-black/10 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300 pointer-events-none" />
+                
+                {/* Hover overlay */}
+                <div className="absolute inset-0 bg-gradient-to-t from-gray-900/40 via-transparent to-gray-900/10 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300 pointer-events-none" />
               </Link>
               
-              <div className="p-4 flex flex-col">
-                <h3 className="text-sm font-semibold text-gray-900 dark:text-white truncate" title={doc.title}>
+              <div className="p-4 flex flex-col gap-1.5 border-t border-gray-100 dark:border-gray-700 bg-white dark:bg-gray-800">
+                <h3 className="text-sm font-bold text-gray-900 dark:text-white truncate" title={doc.title}>
                   {doc.title}
                 </h3>
-                <p className="text-xs text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400 mt-1">
-                  {formatDistanceToNow(new Date(doc.updated_at), { addSuffix: true })}
-                </p>
-                <p className="text-[10px] text-gray-400 dark:text-gray-500 mt-0.5">
-                  {(doc.size_bytes / 1024 / 1024).toFixed(1)} MB
-                </p>
+                <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
+                  <p className="text-xs font-semibold text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400">
+                    {formatDistanceToNow(new Date(doc.updated_at), { addSuffix: true })}
+                  </p>
+                  <p className="text-[10px] font-bold text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400 bg-gray-100 dark:bg-gray-700 px-2 py-0.5 rounded-md">
+                    {(doc.size_bytes / 1024 / 1024).toFixed(1)} MB
+                  </p>
+                </div>
               </div>
             </div>
           )
diff --git a/frontend/src/features/library/LibraryHeader.tsx b/frontend/src/features/library/LibraryHeader.tsx
index dfe6460..047fd35 100644
--- a/frontend/src/features/library/LibraryHeader.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/features/library/LibraryHeader.tsx
@@ -28,59 +28,60 @@ export const LibraryHeader = ({ currentTab, onTabChange }: { currentTab: 'librar
   const allSelected = documents.length > 0 && selectedIds.size === documents.length
 
   return (
-    <div className="sticky top-0 z-40 bg-white/80 dark:bg-gray-900/80 backdrop-blur-md border-b border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-800">
-      <div className="max-w-7xl mx-auto px-6 h-16 flex items-center justify-between gap-4">
+    <header className="sticky top-0 z-40 w-full backdrop-blur-2xl bg-white/70 dark:bg-gray-900/70 border-b border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-800 transition-all shadow-sm">
+      <div className="max-w-7xl mx-auto px-6 h-20 flex items-center justify-between gap-6">
         
-        {/* Left: Branding & Tabs */}
-        <div className="flex items-center gap-8">
-          <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
-            <div className="w-8 h-8 bg-indigo-600 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center shadow-lg shadow-indigo-500/30">
-              <span className="text-white font-bold text-xl leading-none">P</span>
-            </div>
-            <h1 className="text-xl font-bold text-gray-900 dark:text-white hidden sm:block">PaperJet</h1>
+        {/* Left: Logo Area */}
+        <div className="flex items-center gap-4 min-w-max flex-shrink-0">
+          <div className="w-10 h-10 bg-gradient-to-br from-accent-500 to-indigo-600 rounded-xl flex items-center justify-center shadow-lg shadow-accent-500/20 transform -rotate-3 hover:rotate-0 transition-transform">
+            <span className="text-white font-heading font-bold text-xl leading-none">P</span>
           </div>
-          
-          <nav className="flex items-center gap-1 bg-gray-100 dark:bg-gray-800 p-1 rounded-lg">
-            <button
-              onClick={() => handleTabChange('library')}
-              className={`px-4 py-1.5 rounded-md text-sm font-medium transition-all ${
-                currentTab === 'library' 
-                  ? 'bg-white dark:bg-gray-700 text-gray-900 dark:text-white shadow-sm' 
-                  : 'text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400 hover:text-gray-900 dark:hover:text-white'
-              }`}
-            >
-              Library
-            </button>
-            <button
-              onClick={() => handleTabChange('trash')}
-              className={`px-4 py-1.5 rounded-md text-sm font-medium transition-all ${
-                currentTab === 'trash' 
-                  ? 'bg-white dark:bg-gray-700 text-gray-900 dark:text-white shadow-sm' 
-                  : 'text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400 hover:text-gray-900 dark:hover:text-white'
-              }`}
-            >
-              Trash
-            </button>
-          </nav>
+          <h1 className="text-2xl font-heading font-bold text-gray-900 dark:text-white tracking-tight hidden lg:block">
+            PaperJet
+          </h1>
         </div>
 
-        {/* Right: Search & Actions */}
+        {/* Center: Navigation */}
+        <nav className="flex items-center p-1.5 bg-white/50 dark:bg-gray-800/50 rounded-full border border-gray-200/50 dark:border-gray-700 shadow-inner">
+          <button
+            onClick={() => handleTabChange('library')}
+            className={`px-6 py-2 text-sm font-bold rounded-full transition-all duration-300 ${
+              currentTab === 'library'
+                ? 'bg-white dark:bg-gray-700 text-accent-600 dark:text-accent-400 shadow-md transform scale-105'
+                : 'text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400 hover:text-gray-900 dark:hover:text-gray-200 hover:bg-gray-50/50'
+            }`}
+          >
+            Library
+          </button>
+          <button
+            onClick={() => handleTabChange('trash')}
+            className={`px-6 py-2 text-sm font-bold rounded-full transition-all duration-300 ${
+              currentTab === 'trash'
+                ? 'bg-white dark:bg-gray-700 text-accent-600 dark:text-accent-400 shadow-md transform scale-105'
+                : 'text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400 hover:text-gray-900 dark:hover:text-gray-200 hover:bg-gray-50/50'
+            }`}
+          >
+            Trash
+          </button>
+        </nav>
+
+        {/* Right: Actions */}
         <div className="flex items-center gap-4 flex-1 justify-end">
           {isSelectionMode ? (
-            <div className="flex items-center gap-3 bg-indigo-50 dark:bg-indigo-900/30 px-4 py-1.5 rounded-full border border-indigo-100 dark:border-indigo-800">
-              <span className="text-sm font-medium text-indigo-700 dark:text-indigo-300">
+            <div className="flex items-center gap-3 bg-white/90 dark:bg-gray-800/90 px-5 py-2 rounded-full border border-accent-200 dark:border-accent-800 shadow-sm animate-in fade-in slide-in-from-top-2">
+              <span className="text-sm font-bold text-accent-700 dark:text-accent-300">
                 {selectedIds.size} selected
               </span>
-              <div className="h-4 w-px bg-indigo-200 dark:bg-indigo-700"></div>
+              <div className="h-5 w-px bg-accent-200 dark:bg-accent-800/50"></div>
               
-              <button onClick={allSelected ? clearSelection : selectAll} className="text-sm text-indigo-600 dark:text-indigo-400 hover:text-indigo-800 dark:hover:text-indigo-200 font-medium">
+              <button onClick={allSelected ? clearSelection : selectAll} className="text-sm text-accent-600 dark:text-accent-400 hover:text-accent-800 dark:hover:text-accent-200 font-bold transition-colors">
                 {allSelected ? 'Deselect All' : 'Select All'}
               </button>
               
               {currentTab === 'library' ? (
                 <button 
                   onClick={() => bulkDelete()}
-                  className="text-sm text-red-600 dark:text-red-400 hover:text-red-800 dark:hover:text-red-300 font-medium px-2 py-1 hover:bg-red-50 dark:hover:bg-red-900/30 rounded"
+                  className="text-sm text-red-600 dark:text-red-400 hover:text-white hover:bg-red-500 font-bold px-3 py-1.5 rounded-full transition-colors ml-2"
                 >
                   Delete
                 </button>
@@ -88,13 +89,13 @@ export const LibraryHeader = ({ currentTab, onTabChange }: { currentTab: 'librar
                 <>
                   <button 
                     onClick={() => bulkRestore()}
-                    className="text-sm text-green-600 dark:text-green-400 hover:text-green-800 dark:hover:text-green-300 font-medium px-2 py-1 hover:bg-green-50 dark:hover:bg-green-900/30 rounded"
+                    className="text-sm text-emerald-600 dark:text-emerald-400 hover:text-white hover:bg-emerald-500 font-bold px-3 py-1.5 rounded-full transition-colors ml-2"
                   >
                     Restore
                   </button>
                   <button 
                     onClick={() => bulkDelete(true)}
-                    className="text-sm text-red-600 dark:text-red-400 hover:text-red-800 dark:hover:text-red-300 font-medium px-2 py-1 hover:bg-red-50 dark:hover:bg-red-900/30 rounded"
+                    className="text-sm text-red-600 dark:text-red-400 hover:text-white hover:bg-red-500 font-bold px-3 py-1.5 rounded-full transition-colors ml-1"
                   >
                     Delete Forever
                   </button>
@@ -104,10 +105,10 @@ export const LibraryHeader = ({ currentTab, onTabChange }: { currentTab: 'librar
           ) : (
             <>
               {currentTab === 'library' && (
-                <form onSubmit={handleSearch} className="relative hidden md:block max-w-md w-full">
-                  <div className="absolute inset-y-0 left-0 pl-3 flex items-center pointer-events-none">
-                    <svg className="h-4 w-4 text-gray-400" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
-                      <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" strokeWidth="2" d="M21 21l-6-6m2-5a7 7 0 11-14 0 7 7 0 0114 0z" />
+                <form onSubmit={handleSearch} className="relative hidden md:block max-w-[240px] w-full group">
+                  <div className="absolute inset-y-0 left-0 pl-4 flex items-center pointer-events-none transition-colors group-focus-within:text-accent-500 text-gray-400">
+                    <svg className="h-5 w-5" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
+                      <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" strokeWidth="2.5" d="M21 21l-6-6m2-5a7 7 0 11-14 0 7 7 0 0114 0z" />
                     </svg>
                   </div>
                   <input
@@ -115,7 +116,7 @@ export const LibraryHeader = ({ currentTab, onTabChange }: { currentTab: 'librar
                     value={searchQuery}
                     onChange={(e) => setSearchQuery(e.target.value)}
                     placeholder="Search documents..."
-                    className="block w-full pl-10 pr-3 py-2 border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700 rounded-xl leading-5 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-gray-800 text-gray-900 dark:text-gray-100 placeholder-gray-500 focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-indigo-500 focus:border-transparent sm:text-sm transition-all"
+                    className="block w-full pl-11 pr-4 py-2 border border-gray-300 dark:border-gray-600 bg-white/80 dark:bg-gray-800/80 rounded-full leading-5 text-gray-900 dark:text-gray-100 placeholder-gray-500 focus:outline-none focus:bg-white focus:border-accent-400 focus:ring-4 focus:ring-accent-500/20 sm:text-sm transition-all shadow-inner font-medium"
                   />
                 </form>
               )}
@@ -123,14 +124,14 @@ export const LibraryHeader = ({ currentTab, onTabChange }: { currentTab: 'librar
               {currentTab === 'trash' && (
                 <button
                   onClick={() => emptyTrash()}
-                  className="text-sm font-medium text-red-600 dark:text-red-400 hover:text-red-800 dark:hover:text-red-300 transition-colors"
+                  className="text-sm font-bold text-red-600 dark:text-red-400 hover:text-red-800 dark:hover:text-red-300 transition-colors px-4 py-2 rounded-full hover:bg-red-50 dark:hover:bg-red-900/20"
                 >
                   Empty Trash
                 </button>
               )}
               
               {currentTab === 'library' && (
-                <label className="cursor-pointer inline-flex items-center justify-center px-4 py-2 border border-transparent text-sm font-medium rounded-xl shadow-sm text-white bg-indigo-600 hover:bg-indigo-700 focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-offset-2 focus:ring-indigo-500 transition-all active:scale-95">
+                <label className="cursor-pointer hidden sm:flex items-center justify-center px-6 py-2 border-2 border-transparent text-sm font-bold rounded-full text-white bg-gradient-to-r from-accent-500 to-accent-600 hover:from-accent-600 hover:to-accent-700 focus:outline-none focus:ring-4 focus:ring-accent-500/30 transition-all shadow-lg shadow-accent-500/25 hover:shadow-accent-500/40 hover:-translate-y-0.5 active:translate-y-0">
                   <span>Upload PDF</span>
                   <input 
                     type="file" 
@@ -138,8 +139,6 @@ export const LibraryHeader = ({ currentTab, onTabChange }: { currentTab: 'librar
                     multiple
                     className="hidden"
                     onChange={(e) => {
-                      // We'll dispatch a custom event that UploadArea listens to, or just click its input
-                      // For simplicity, find the hidden file input in UploadArea and click it
                       const uploader = document.querySelector('input[type="file"][multiple]') as HTMLInputElement
                       if (uploader && uploader !== e.target) {
                         uploader.files = e.target.files
@@ -153,17 +152,17 @@ export const LibraryHeader = ({ currentTab, onTabChange }: { currentTab: 'librar
               
               <button
                 onClick={logout}
-                className="p-2 text-gray-400 hover:text-gray-500 dark:hover:text-gray-300"
+                className="p-2.5 text-gray-400 hover:text-gray-700 dark:hover:text-gray-200 bg-white/80 dark:bg-gray-800/80 hover:bg-white dark:hover:bg-gray-700 rounded-full transition-all shadow-sm border border-gray-200/50 dark:border-gray-700"
                 title="Logout"
               >
                 <svg className="w-5 h-5" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
-                  <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" strokeWidth="2" d="M17 16l4-4m0 0l-4-4m4 4H7m6 4v1a3 3 0 01-3 3H6a3 3 0 01-3-3V7a3 3 0 013-3h4a3 3 0 013 3v1" />
+                  <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" strokeWidth="2.5" d="M17 16l4-4m0 0l-4-4m4 4H7m6 4v1a3 3 0 01-3 3H6a3 3 0 01-3-3V7a3 3 0 013-3h4a3 3 0 013 3v1" />
                 </svg>
               </button>
             </>
           )}
         </div>
       </div>
-    </div>
+    </header>
   )
 }
diff --git a/frontend/src/features/library/UploadArea.tsx b/frontend/src/features/library/UploadArea.tsx
index 732e7ad..6f8ae8c 100644
--- a/frontend/src/features/library/UploadArea.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/features/library/UploadArea.tsx
@@ -69,13 +69,15 @@ export const UploadArea = ({ children }: { children: React.ReactNode }) => {
       
       {/* Invisible overlay that appears when dragging to prevent flickering */}
       {isDragging && (
-        <div className="absolute inset-0 z-50 bg-indigo-500/10 dark:bg-indigo-900/20 backdrop-blur-sm border-4 border-dashed border-indigo-500 dark:border-indigo-400 rounded-3xl m-4 flex items-center justify-center transition-all pointer-events-none">
-          <div className="bg-white/90 dark:bg-gray-800/90 px-8 py-6 rounded-2xl shadow-2xl flex flex-col items-center">
-            <svg className="w-16 h-16 text-indigo-500 mb-4 animate-bounce" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
-              <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" strokeWidth="2" d="M7 16a4 4 0 01-.88-7.903A5 5 0 1115.9 6L16 6a5 5 0 011 9.9M15 13l-3-3m0 0l-3 3m3-3v12" />
-            </svg>
-            <h3 className="text-2xl font-bold text-gray-900 dark:text-white">Drop PDFs here</h3>
-            <p className="text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400 mt-2">Release to upload to your library</p>
+        <div className="absolute inset-0 z-50 bg-accent-500/10 dark:bg-accent-900/20 backdrop-blur-md border-4 border-dashed border-accent-400 dark:border-accent-500 rounded-3xl m-4 flex items-center justify-center transition-all pointer-events-none">
+          <div className="bg-white/95 dark:bg-gray-800/95 px-10 py-8 rounded-3xl shadow-2xl shadow-accent-500/20 flex flex-col items-center transform scale-105 transition-transform duration-300 border border-white/50">
+            <div className="w-20 h-20 bg-gradient-to-br from-accent-100 to-accent-200 dark:from-accent-800 dark:to-accent-900 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center mb-6 shadow-inner">
+              <svg className="w-10 h-10 text-accent-600 dark:text-accent-300 animate-bounce" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
+                <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" strokeWidth="2.5" d="M7 16a4 4 0 01-.88-7.903A5 5 0 1115.9 6L16 6a5 5 0 011 9.9M15 13l-3-3m0 0l-3 3m3-3v12" />
+              </svg>
+            </div>
+            <h3 className="text-3xl font-heading font-bold text-gray-900 dark:text-white tracking-tight">Drop PDFs here</h3>
+            <p className="text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400 mt-2 font-medium">Release to upload to your library</p>
           </div>
         </div>
       )}
diff --git a/frontend/src/index.css b/frontend/src/index.css
index 1fda1df..2848b5d 100644
--- a/frontend/src/index.css
+++ b/frontend/src/index.css
@@ -1,3 +1,12 @@
+@import "@fontsource/outfit/400.css";
+@import "@fontsource/outfit/500.css";
+@import "@fontsource/outfit/600.css";
+@import "@fontsource/outfit/700.css";
+@import "@fontsource/plus-jakarta-sans/400.css";
+@import "@fontsource/plus-jakarta-sans/500.css";
+@import "@fontsource/plus-jakarta-sans/600.css";
+@import "@fontsource/plus-jakarta-sans/700.css";
+
 @import "tailwindcss";
 
 /* Force light mode by requiring a .dark class that we never add */
@@ -6,44 +15,44 @@
 /*
  * PaperJet Design Tokens
  *
- * Sejda-inspired: bright, airy, light mode with generous whitespace,
- * a restrained palette (one accent), soft shadows, rounded corners.
+ * Canva-inspired: Playful but professional. Violet/Indigo accents, dot-grid background.
  */
 @theme {
-  /* Accent color — refined blue */
-  --color-accent-50: oklch(0.97 0.02 250);
-  --color-accent-100: oklch(0.93 0.04 250);
-  --color-accent-200: oklch(0.87 0.08 250);
-  --color-accent-300: oklch(0.78 0.12 250);
-  --color-accent-400: oklch(0.68 0.16 250);
-  --color-accent-500: oklch(0.58 0.19 250);
-  --color-accent-600: oklch(0.50 0.19 250);
-  --color-accent-700: oklch(0.43 0.17 250);
-  --color-accent-800: oklch(0.37 0.14 250);
-  --color-accent-900: oklch(0.30 0.10 250);
+  /* Premium Violet/Indigo Accent */
+  --color-accent-50: #f5f3ff;
+  --color-accent-100: #ede9fe;
+  --color-accent-200: #ddd6fe;
+  --color-accent-300: #c4b5fd;
+  --color-accent-400: #a855f7; /* Purple */
+  --color-accent-500: #8b5cf6; /* Violet */
+  --color-accent-600: #7c3aed;
+  --color-accent-700: #6d28d9;
+  --color-accent-800: #5b21b6;
+  --color-accent-900: #4c1d95;
 
-  /* Neutrals — warm gray */
-  --color-neutral-50: oklch(0.985 0.002 250);
-  --color-neutral-100: oklch(0.965 0.004 250);
-  --color-neutral-200: oklch(0.925 0.006 250);
-  --color-neutral-300: oklch(0.870 0.008 250);
-  --color-neutral-400: oklch(0.700 0.010 250);
-  --color-neutral-500: oklch(0.550 0.012 250);
-  --color-neutral-600: oklch(0.440 0.012 250);
-  --color-neutral-700: oklch(0.370 0.012 250);
-  --color-neutral-800: oklch(0.270 0.010 250);
-  --color-neutral-900: oklch(0.180 0.008 250);
+  /* Neutrals — clean cool gray */
+  --color-neutral-50: #f8fafc;
+  --color-neutral-100: #f1f5f9;
+  --color-neutral-200: #e2e8f0;
+  --color-neutral-300: #cbd5e1;
+  --color-neutral-400: #94a3b8;
+  --color-neutral-500: #64748b;
+  --color-neutral-600: #475569;
+  --color-neutral-700: #334155;
+  --color-neutral-800: #1e293b;
+  --color-neutral-900: #0f172a;
 
   /* Semantic */
-  --color-success: oklch(0.60 0.16 145);
-  --color-warning: oklch(0.75 0.16 65);
-  --color-error: oklch(0.58 0.20 25);
+  --color-success: #10b981;
+  --color-warning: #f59e0b;
+  --color-error: #ef4444;
 
   /* Typography */
-  --font-sans: 'Inter', ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
-  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', ui-monospace, monospace;
+  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
+  --font-heading: 'Outfit', ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
 
   /* Transitions */
+  --ease-bounce: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
   --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
   --duration-fast: 150ms;
   --duration-normal: 250ms;
@@ -61,18 +70,27 @@ html {
   font-family: var(--font-sans);
   -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
   -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
+  scroll-behavior: smooth;
 }
 
+/* 
+  Modern Dot Grid Background 
+  Very clean, provides texture without overwhelming the content.
+*/
 body {
   margin: 0;
-  background-color: var(--color-neutral-50);
   color: var(--color-neutral-800);
   line-height: 1.6;
+  background-color: #f8fafc;
+  background-image: radial-gradient(#cbd5e1 1px, transparent 1px);
+  background-size: 24px 24px;
+  min-height: 100vh;
 }
 
-/* Smooth scrolling */
-html {
-  scroll-behavior: smooth;
+/* Headings use the geometric font */
+h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
+  font-family: var(--font-heading);
+  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
 }
 
 /* Focus ring utility */
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/HomePage.tsx b/frontend/src/pages/HomePage.tsx
index 1d83f64..11d9149 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/HomePage.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/HomePage.tsx
@@ -18,12 +18,64 @@ export function HomePage() {
   }, [currentTab, fetchDocuments, fetchTrash])
 
   return (
-    <div className="min-h-screen bg-gray-50 dark:bg-gray-950 transition-colors">
+    <div className="min-h-screen transition-colors">
       <LibraryHeader currentTab={currentTab} onTabChange={setCurrentTab} />
       
       <main className="max-w-7xl mx-auto px-6 py-8">
         {currentTab === 'library' ? (
           <UploadArea>
+            {/* Hero Section */}
+            <div className="relative overflow-hidden rounded-[2.5rem] bg-gradient-to-br from-accent-600 to-indigo-900 text-white mb-8 shadow-2xl shadow-accent-900/20">
+              {/* Decorative background shapes */}
+              <div className="absolute top-0 right-0 -mr-20 -mt-20 w-96 h-96 bg-white/10 blur-3xl rounded-full mix-blend-overlay"></div>
+              <div className="absolute bottom-0 left-0 -ml-20 -mb-20 w-80 h-80 bg-accent-400/20 blur-3xl rounded-full mix-blend-overlay"></div>
+              
+              <div className="relative px-8 py-10 sm:px-12 sm:py-14 flex flex-col md:flex-row items-center justify-between gap-8">
+                <div className="max-w-xl">
+                  <h2 className="text-3xl sm:text-4xl font-heading font-bold tracking-tight mb-3">
+                    What will you edit today?
+                  </h2>
+                  <p className="text-base sm:text-lg text-accent-100 font-medium mb-6 leading-relaxed">
+                    Upload any PDF to instantly annotate, sign, and modify it. Drop your files right here to get started.
+                  </p>
+                  <label className="cursor-pointer inline-flex items-center justify-center px-6 py-3 text-base font-bold rounded-full text-accent-900 bg-white hover:bg-gray-50 focus:outline-none focus:ring-4 focus:ring-white/30 transition-all shadow-xl hover:-translate-y-1 active:translate-y-0">
+                    <svg className="w-5 h-5 mr-2 text-accent-500" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
+                      <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" strokeWidth="2.5" d="M4 16v1a3 3 0 003 3h10a3 3 0 003-3v-1m-4-8l-4-4m0 0L8 8m4-4v12" />
+                    </svg>
+                    <span>Browse Files</span>
+                    <input 
+                      type="file" 
+                      accept="application/pdf"
+                      multiple
+                      className="hidden"
+                      onChange={(e) => {
+                        const uploader = document.querySelector('input[type="file"][multiple]') as HTMLInputElement
+                        if (uploader && uploader !== e.target) {
+                          uploader.files = e.target.files
+                          const event = new Event('change', { bubbles: true })
+                          uploader.dispatchEvent(event)
+                        }
+                      }}
+                    />
+                  </label>
+                </div>
+                
+                {/* Visual Graphic */}
+                <div className="hidden md:block w-72 h-72 relative">
+                  <div className="absolute inset-0 bg-white/10 backdrop-blur-md rounded-2xl border border-white/20 transform rotate-6 shadow-2xl"></div>
+                  <div className="absolute inset-0 bg-white/20 backdrop-blur-md rounded-2xl border border-white/30 transform -rotate-3 shadow-2xl flex items-center justify-center">
+                     <svg className="w-24 h-24 text-white/80" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
+                        <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" strokeWidth="1.5" d="M9 12h6m-6 4h6m2 5H7a2 2 0 01-2-2V5a2 2 0 012-2h5.586a1 1 0 01.707.293l5.414 5.414a1 1 0 01.293.707V19a2 2 0 01-2 2z" />
+                     </svg>
+                  </div>
+                </div>
+              </div>
+            </div>
+
+            <div className="mb-6 flex items-center justify-between">
+              <h3 className="text-2xl font-heading font-bold text-gray-900 dark:text-white">Recent Documents</h3>
+            </div>
+            
             <DocumentGrid isTrash={false} />
           </UploadArea>
         ) : (
@@ -33,4 +85,3 @@ export function HomePage() {
     </div>
   )
 }
-
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/LoginPage.tsx b/frontend/src/pages/LoginPage.tsx
index 91d00a1..0e17442 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/LoginPage.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/LoginPage.tsx
@@ -2,9 +2,8 @@ import { LoginForm } from '@/features/auth/LoginForm'
 
 export function LoginPage() {
   return (
-    <div className="flex min-h-screen items-center justify-center bg-gray-50 dark:bg-gray-900 bg-[url('https://www.transparenttextures.com/patterns/cubes.png')] transition-all">
-      <div className="absolute inset-0 bg-indigo-900/10 dark:bg-black/50 backdrop-blur-[2px]"></div>
-      <div className="relative z-10 w-full flex justify-center px-4">
+    <div className="flex min-h-screen items-center justify-center transition-all p-6">
+      <div className="relative z-10 w-full flex justify-center">
         <LoginForm />
       </div>
     </div>