diff --git a/src/components/presentations/AspectRatioSelector.css b/src/components/presentations/AspectRatioSelector.css
index 29c029d..1af8a99 100644
--- a/src/components/presentations/AspectRatioSelector.css
+++ b/src/components/presentations/AspectRatioSelector.css
@@ -1,88 +1,42 @@
-.aspect-ratio-selection h2 {
-  font-size: 1.25rem;
-  font-weight: 600;
-  color: #1f2937;
-  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
-}
-
-.section-description {
-  color: #6b7280;
-  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
-  font-size: 0.875rem;
-}
-
-.aspect-ratio-grid {
-  display: grid;
-  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
-  gap: 1rem;
-  margin-bottom: 2rem;
-}
+/* Uses utility classes in HTML: */
+/* aspect-ratio-selection h2: .text-xl .font-semibold .text-primary .mb-2 */
+/* section-description: .text-secondary .mb-6 .text-sm */
+/* aspect-ratio-grid: .grid .grid-auto-fill-200 .gap-4 .mb-8 */
+/* aspect-ratio-card: .card-compact .cursor-pointer with 2px border override */
+/* aspect-ratio-preview: .flex .justify-center .items-center .mb-4 .rounded-lg */
 
+/* Component-specific overrides only */
 .aspect-ratio-card {
-  border: 2px solid #e5e7eb;
-  border-radius: 0.75rem;
-  padding: 1rem;
-  cursor: pointer;
-  transition: all 0.2s ease;
-  background: #ffffff;
+  border: 2px solid var(--border-primary);
 }
 
 .aspect-ratio-card:hover {
-  border-color: #3b82f6;
-  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
+  border-color: var(--border-accent);
+  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px var(--bg-accent);
 }
 
 .aspect-ratio-card.selected {
-  border-color: #3b82f6;
-  background: #eff6ff;
-  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
+  border-color: var(--border-accent);
+  background: var(--bg-accent);
+  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px var(--bg-accent);
 }
 
 .aspect-ratio-preview {
-  display: flex;
-  justify-content: center;
-  align-items: center;
   height: 60px;
-  margin-bottom: 1rem;
-  background: #f9fafb;
-  border-radius: 0.5rem;
+  background: var(--bg-muted);
 }
 
 .preview-box {
-  background: #3b82f6;
+  background: var(--text-accent);
   border-radius: 2px;
 }
 
-.preview-box.aspect-16-9 {
-  width: 48px;
-  height: 27px;
-}
+/* Preview box dimensions - component specific */
+.preview-box.aspect-16-9 { width: 48px; height: 27px; }
+.preview-box.aspect-4-3 { width: 40px; height: 30px; }
+.preview-box.aspect-1-1 { width: 32px; height: 32px; }
 
-.preview-box.aspect-4-3 {
-  width: 40px;
-  height: 30px;
-}
-
-.preview-box.aspect-1-1 {
-  width: 32px;
-  height: 32px;
-}
-
-.aspect-ratio-info h3 {
-  font-size: 1rem;
-  font-weight: 600;
-  color: #1f2937;
-  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
-}
-
-.ratio-description {
-  color: #6b7280;
-  font-size: 0.75rem;
-  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
-}
-
-.ratio-dimensions {
-  font-size: 0.75rem;
-  color: #9ca3af;
-  font-weight: 500;
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+/* Uses utility classes in HTML: */
+/* aspect-ratio-info h3: .text-base .font-semibold .text-primary .mb-1 */
+/* ratio-description: .text-secondary .text-xs .mb-2 */
+/* ratio-dimensions: .text-xs .text-tertiary .font-medium */
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/components/presentations/CreationActions.css b/src/components/presentations/CreationActions.css
index 0db2ed2..3cfe1c4 100644
--- a/src/components/presentations/CreationActions.css
+++ b/src/components/presentations/CreationActions.css
@@ -1,96 +1,57 @@
+/* Creation Actions Layout */
 .creation-actions {
+  background: var(--bg-secondary);
+  border-radius: 0.75rem;
+  padding: 2rem;
+  border: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
   margin-top: 2rem;
 }
 
 .selected-theme-info {
-  margin-bottom: 2rem;
+  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
 }
 
 .theme-preview-info h3 {
-  font-size: 1.125rem;
+  font-size: 1rem;
   font-weight: 600;
-  color: #1f2937;
-  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
+  color: var(--text-primary);
+  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
 }
 
 .theme-preview-info p {
-  color: #6b7280;
-  margin-bottom: 1rem;
-  line-height: 1.5;
+  color: var(--text-secondary);
+  margin: 0 0 0.75rem 0;
+  font-size: 0.875rem;
 }
 
 .theme-stats {
   display: flex;
   gap: 1rem;
-  font-size: 0.875rem;
-  color: #9ca3af;
+  font-size: 0.75rem;
 }
 
 .theme-stats span {
-  background: #f3f4f6;
-  padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
+  background: var(--bg-muted);
+  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
   border-radius: 0.25rem;
+  color: var(--text-tertiary);
 }
 
-.creation-error {
-  background: #fee2e2;
-  border: 1px solid #fca5a5;
-  border-radius: 0.5rem;
-  padding: 1rem;
-  margin-top: 1rem;
-}
-
-.creation-error p {
-  color: #dc2626;
-  margin: 0;
-  font-size: 0.875rem;
-}
-
+/* Action Buttons - Clear visual hierarchy */
 .action-buttons {
   display: flex;
   justify-content: flex-end;
-  gap: 0.75rem;
-  padding-top: 2rem;
-  border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
+  align-items: center;
+  gap: 1rem;
+  padding-top: 1.5rem;
+  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
 }
 
-.button {
-  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
-  border-radius: 0.5rem;
-  font-weight: 500;
-  font-size: 0.875rem;
-  border: none;
-  cursor: pointer;
-  transition: all 0.2s ease;
-  min-width: 120px;
+/* Make primary action stand out */
+.action-buttons .button.primary {
+  min-width: 180px;
 }
 
-.button:disabled {
-  opacity: 0.6;
-  cursor: not-allowed;
-}
-
-.button.secondary {
-  background: #f9fafb;
-  color: #374151;
-  border: 1px solid #d1d5db;
-}
-
-.button.secondary:hover:not(:disabled) {
-  background: #f3f4f6;
-  border-color: #9ca3af;
-}
-
-.button.primary {
-  background: #3b82f6;
-  color: white;
-}
-
-.button.primary:hover:not(:disabled) {
-  background: #2563eb;
-}
-
-.button.primary:focus {
-  outline: 2px solid #3b82f6;
-  outline-offset: 2px;
+.action-buttons .button.secondary {
+  min-width: 100px;
 }
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/components/presentations/EmptyPresentationState.css b/src/components/presentations/EmptyPresentationState.css
index ebfc844..a54437a 100644
--- a/src/components/presentations/EmptyPresentationState.css
+++ b/src/components/presentations/EmptyPresentationState.css
@@ -1,129 +1,27 @@
+/* Uses utility classes in HTML: */
+/* empty-presentation: .empty-content (from application.css) with min-h-32 override */
+/* empty-content h2: .text-3xl .font-bold .text-primary .mb-4 */
+/* empty-content > p: .text-lg .text-secondary .mb-8 */
+/* theme-preview: .card .my-8 .text-left */
+/* theme-preview h3: .text-xl .font-semibold .text-primary .mb-2 */
+/* theme-description: .text-secondary .mb-6 .leading-normal */
+/* available-layouts h4: .text-base .font-semibold .text-primary .mb-4 */
+/* layouts-grid: .grid .gap-4 */
+
+/* Component-specific overrides */
 .empty-presentation {
-  display: flex;
-  justify-content: center;
-  align-items: center;
   min-height: 400px;
-  padding: 2rem;
-}
-
-.empty-content {
-  text-align: center;
-  max-width: 600px;
-}
-
-.empty-content h2 {
-  font-size: 1.875rem;
-  font-weight: 700;
-  color: #1f2937;
-  margin-bottom: 1rem;
-}
-
-.empty-content > p {
-  font-size: 1.125rem;
-  color: #6b7280;
-  margin-bottom: 2rem;
-}
-
-.theme-preview {
-  background: #f9fafb;
-  border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
-  border-radius: 0.75rem;
-  padding: 1.5rem;
-  margin: 2rem 0;
-  text-align: left;
-}
-
-.theme-preview h3 {
-  font-size: 1.25rem;
-  font-weight: 600;
-  color: #1f2937;
-  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
-}
-
-.theme-description {
-  color: #6b7280;
-  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
-  line-height: 1.5;
-}
-
-.available-layouts h4 {
-  font-size: 1rem;
-  font-weight: 600;
-  color: #374151;
-  margin-bottom: 1rem;
 }
 
 .layouts-grid {
-  display: grid;
   grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
-  gap: 1rem;
 }
 
-.layout-preview-card {
-  background: #ffffff;
-  border: 1px solid #d1d5db;
-  border-radius: 0.5rem;
-  padding: 1rem;
-  text-align: center;
-}
+/* Uses utility classes in HTML: */
+/* layout-preview-card: .card-compact .text-center */
+/* layout-name: .font-semibold .text-primary .text-sm .mb-2 .block */
+/* layout-description: .text-secondary .text-xs .mb-2 .block */
+/* slot-count: .text-tertiary .text-xs .font-medium */
+/* more-layouts: .flex .items-center .justify-center .bg-muted .border .border-dashed .rounded-lg .text-secondary .text-sm .font-medium */
 
-.layout-preview-card .layout-name {
-  font-weight: 600;
-  color: #1f2937;
-  font-size: 0.875rem;
-  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
-  display: block;
-}
-
-.layout-preview-card .layout-description {
-  color: #6b7280;
-  font-size: 0.75rem;
-  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
-  display: block;
-}
-
-.layout-preview-card .slot-count {
-  color: #9ca3af;
-  font-size: 0.75rem;
-  font-weight: 500;
-}
-
-.more-layouts {
-  display: flex;
-  align-items: center;
-  justify-content: center;
-  background: #f3f4f6;
-  border: 1px dashed #9ca3af;
-  border-radius: 0.5rem;
-  color: #6b7280;
-  font-size: 0.875rem;
-  font-weight: 500;
-}
-
-.action-button {
-  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
-  border-radius: 0.5rem;
-  font-weight: 500;
-  font-size: 0.875rem;
-  border: none;
-  cursor: pointer;
-  transition: all 0.2s ease;
-  text-decoration: none;
-  display: inline-flex;
-  align-items: center;
-  justify-content: center;
-}
-
-.action-button.primary {
-  background: #3b82f6;
-  color: white;
-}
-
-.action-button.primary:hover {
-  background: #2563eb;
-}
-
-.action-button.large {
-  padding: 1rem 2rem;
-  font-size: 1rem;
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+/* Uses .btn .btn-primary .btn-large classes from application.css */
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/components/presentations/NewPresentationPage.css b/src/components/presentations/NewPresentationPage.css
index 2692e33..89aff6b 100644
--- a/src/components/presentations/NewPresentationPage.css
+++ b/src/components/presentations/NewPresentationPage.css
@@ -1,67 +1,58 @@
 /* Component uses utility classes: .page-container, .page-header, .page-content */
 
-/* Component-specific styles only */
-.header-content h1 {
-  font-size: 1.875rem;
-  font-weight: 700;
+/* Back Button - Subtle navigation link */
+.back-button {
+  background: transparent;
+  border: none;
+  color: var(--text-tertiary);
+  font-size: 0.875rem;
+  font-weight: 500;
+  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
+  border-radius: 0.375rem;
+  cursor: pointer;
+  transition: all 0.2s ease;
+  margin-right: 1rem;
 }
 
-/* Uses utility classes: .flex .flex-col .gap-8 for creation-form */
-/* Uses .card class for presentation-details, theme-selection, creation-actions */
-/* Uses .form-group, .form-label, .form-input classes from application.css */
-
-.creation-form {
-  gap: 3rem; /* Override default gap */
-}
-
-.section-description {
-  margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
-}
-
-.selected-theme-info {
-  flex: 1;
-  min-width: 0;
-}
-
-.theme-preview-info h3 {
-  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
-  font-size: 1.125rem;
-  font-weight: 600;
+.back-button:hover {
+  background: var(--bg-hover);
   color: var(--text-primary);
 }
 
-.theme-preview-info p {
-  margin: 0 0 0.75rem 0;
-  color: var(--text-secondary);
-  font-size: 0.875rem;
+/* Header Content */
+.header-content {
+  flex: 1;
+}
+
+/* Creation Form - Better spacing and visual hierarchy */
+.creation-form {
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  gap: 2.5rem;
 }
 
 /* Uses .flex .gap-4 .text-xs utility classes for theme-stats */
 /* Uses .badge-secondary class for theme-stats span */
 /* Uses .alert-error class for creation-error */
 
-/* Aspect Ratio Selection - uses .grid-auto-fill-250 .gap-4 */
-.aspect-ratio-selection {
-  margin-bottom: 2rem;
-}
+/* Aspect Ratio Selection */
+/* aspect-ratio-selection: .mb-8 */
+/* aspect-ratio-grid: .grid-auto-fill-250 .gap-4 */
+/* aspect-ratio-card: .card .border-2 .cursor-pointer */
+/* aspect-ratio-preview: .flex .justify-center .items-center .border-dashed */
 
-/* Aspect ratio cards extend .card base class */
+/* Component-specific overrides only */
 .aspect-ratio-card {
-  border: 2px solid var(--border-primary);
-  cursor: pointer;
+  border-width: 2px;
 }
 
 .aspect-ratio-card.selected {
   border-color: var(--border-accent);
-  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px var(--bg-accent);
   background: var(--bg-accent);
 }
 
-/* Preview content - component specific */
 .aspect-ratio-preview {
   height: 80px;
-  background: var(--bg-primary);
-  border: 1px dashed var(--border-secondary);
 }
 
 .preview-box {
diff --git a/src/components/presentations/NewPresentationPage.tsx b/src/components/presentations/NewPresentationPage.tsx
index f761039..2f52616 100644
--- a/src/components/presentations/NewPresentationPage.tsx
+++ b/src/components/presentations/NewPresentationPage.tsx
@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ export const NewPresentationPage: React.FC = () => {
         </button>
         <div className="header-content">
           <h1>Create New Presentation</h1>
-          <p>Choose a theme and enter details for your new presentation</p>
+          <p>Enter details for your new presentation</p>
         </div>
       </header>
 
diff --git a/src/components/presentations/PresentationDetailsForm.tsx b/src/components/presentations/PresentationDetailsForm.tsx
index 595e271..e6b300a 100644
--- a/src/components/presentations/PresentationDetailsForm.tsx
+++ b/src/components/presentations/PresentationDetailsForm.tsx
@@ -15,10 +15,10 @@ export const PresentationDetailsForm: React.FC<PresentationDetailsFormProps> = (
   onDescriptionChange
 }) => {
   return (
-    <section className="presentation-details">
+    <section className="form-section">
       <h2>Presentation Details</h2>
       <div className="form-group">
-        <label htmlFor="title">Title *</label>
+        <label htmlFor="title" className="form-label">Title *</label>
         <input
           id="title"
           type="text"
@@ -31,13 +31,13 @@ export const PresentationDetailsForm: React.FC<PresentationDetailsFormProps> = (
       </div>
       
       <div className="form-group">
-        <label htmlFor="description">Description</label>
+        <label htmlFor="description" className="form-label">Description</label>
         <textarea
           id="description"
           value={description}
           onChange={(e) => onDescriptionChange(e.target.value)}
           placeholder="Optional description of your presentation"
-          className="form-textarea"
+          className="form-textarea form-input"
           rows={3}
         />
       </div>
diff --git a/src/components/presentations/ThemeSelectionSection.css b/src/components/presentations/ThemeSelectionSection.css
index 86acefb..e3f8bca 100644
--- a/src/components/presentations/ThemeSelectionSection.css
+++ b/src/components/presentations/ThemeSelectionSection.css
@@ -23,4 +23,7 @@
   color: #92400e;
   margin: 0;
   font-size: 0.875rem;
+}
+.theme-preview-info {
+  display: none;
 }
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/styles/application.css b/src/styles/application.css
index 4a656e2..3bcb4fb 100644
--- a/src/styles/application.css
+++ b/src/styles/application.css
@@ -253,15 +253,29 @@
 .page-header {
   background: var(--bg-secondary);
   border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
-  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
+  padding: 2rem;
   display: flex;
   align-items: center;
   gap: 1.5rem;
+  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
+}
+
+.page-header h1 {
+  font-size: 2rem;
+  font-weight: 700;
+  color: var(--text-primary);
+  margin: 0;
+}
+
+.page-header p {
+  font-size: 1rem;
+  color: var(--text-secondary);
+  margin: 0.25rem 0 0 0;
 }
 
 .page-content {
-  padding: 2rem;
-  max-width: 1200px;
+  padding: 3rem 2rem;
+  max-width: 800px;
   margin: 0 auto;
 }
 
@@ -279,6 +293,24 @@
   box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
 }
 
+/* Form Section Card - Better visual separation */
+.form-section {
+  background: var(--bg-secondary);
+  border: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
+  border-radius: 0.75rem;
+  padding: 2rem;
+  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
+}
+
+.form-section h2 {
+  font-size: 1.25rem;
+  font-weight: 600;
+  color: var(--text-primary);
+  margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
+  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
+  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
+}
+
 .card-compact {
   padding: 1rem;
 }
@@ -315,7 +347,7 @@
 }
 
 /* Buttons */
-.btn {
+.btn, .button {
   display: inline-flex;
   align-items: center;
   justify-content: center;
@@ -328,31 +360,48 @@
   text-decoration: none;
   border: none;
   box-sizing: border-box;
+  position: relative;
 }
 
-.btn:disabled {
+.btn:disabled, .button:disabled {
   cursor: not-allowed;
   opacity: 0.5;
 }
 
-.btn-primary {
+/* Primary Button - More prominent with shadow and stronger colors */
+.btn-primary, .button.primary {
   background: var(--text-accent);
   color: white;
+  font-weight: 600;
+  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
+  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
+  transform: translateY(0);
 }
 
-.btn-primary:hover:not(:disabled) {
+.btn-primary:hover:not(:disabled), .button.primary:hover:not(:disabled) {
   background: var(--text-link-hover);
+  box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
+  transform: translateY(-1px);
 }
 
-.btn-secondary {
-  background: var(--bg-primary);
+.btn-primary:active:not(:disabled), .button.primary:active:not(:disabled) {
+  transform: translateY(0);
+  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
+}
+
+/* Secondary Button - Less prominent, ghost style */
+.btn-secondary, .button.secondary {
+  background: transparent;
+  color: var(--text-tertiary);
+  border: 1px solid var(--border-secondary);
+  font-weight: 400;
+  padding: 0.625rem 1.25rem;
+}
+
+.btn-secondary:hover:not(:disabled), .button.secondary:hover:not(:disabled) {
+  background: var(--bg-muted);
   color: var(--text-secondary);
-  border: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
-}
-
-.btn-secondary:hover:not(:disabled) {
-  background: var(--bg-hover);
-  color: var(--text-primary);
+  border-color: var(--border-primary);
 }
 
 .btn-danger {
@@ -393,7 +442,7 @@
 
 /* Form Elements */
 .form-group {
-  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
+  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
 }
 
 .form-group:last-child {
@@ -402,34 +451,62 @@
 
 .form-label {
   display: block;
-  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
-  font-weight: 500;
+  margin-bottom: 0.625rem;
+  font-weight: 600;
   color: var(--text-primary);
   font-size: 0.875rem;
+  letter-spacing: 0.025em;
 }
 
-.form-input {
+.form-input, .form-textarea {
   width: 100%;
-  padding: 0.75rem;
-  border: 1px solid var(--border-secondary);
+  padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
+  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-secondary);
   border-radius: 0.5rem;
-  font-size: 0.875rem;
-  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
+  font-size: 0.9375rem;
+  transition: all 0.2s ease;
   background: var(--bg-secondary);
   color: var(--text-primary);
   box-sizing: border-box;
 }
 
-.form-input:focus {
+.form-input:hover, .form-textarea:hover {
+  border-color: var(--border-primary);
+}
+
+.form-input:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
   outline: none;
   border-color: var(--border-accent);
   box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--bg-accent);
+  background: var(--bg-secondary);
+  color: var(--text-primary);
+}
+
+/* Prevent browser autofill from using white background */
+.form-input:-webkit-autofill,
+.form-input:-webkit-autofill:hover,
+.form-input:-webkit-autofill:focus,
+.form-textarea:-webkit-autofill,
+.form-textarea:-webkit-autofill:hover,
+.form-textarea:-webkit-autofill:focus {
+  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--text-primary);
+  -webkit-box-shadow: 0 0 0px 1000px var(--bg-secondary) inset;
+  transition: background-color 5000s ease-in-out 0s;
+  background: var(--bg-secondary) !important;
+}
+
+/* Placeholder text styling */
+.form-input::placeholder,
+.form-textarea::placeholder {
+  color: var(--text-muted);
+  opacity: 0.7;
 }
 
 .form-textarea {
   resize: vertical;
-  min-height: 80px;
+  min-height: 100px;
   font-family: inherit;
+  line-height: 1.5;
 }
 
 /* Error States */