Design Foundations
Color System
Uses semantic CSS variables for consistent theming:
:root {
--color-blue-600: #3b82f6;
--color-indigo-500: #6366f1;
/* Complete palette of 15+ named colors */
}
Typography
System font stack with accessible sizing:
body {
font-family: system-ui, sans-serif;
font-size: 1.125rem;
line-height: 1.8;
}
Modern Visual Effects
Glassmorphism
Transparent cards with blurred backgrounds:
.card {
background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
Gradients & Transitions
Smooth color transitions and hover states:
header {
background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-blue-600), var(--color-indigo-500));
transition: 0.3s ease;
}
a:hover {
color: #a855f7 !important;
}
Interactive Elements
Micro-interactions for buttons and cards:
button:hover {
transform: translateY(-2px);
box-shadow: 0 0 1.5rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
section:hover {
transform: scale(1.01);
}
Best Practices
Modular Approach
Styles follow a component-based system with clear naming conventions.
/* Base elements first (html, body) *//* Utility classes last (.transition-colors, .grid-layout) */
Accessibility Focus
High-contrast color combinations and semantic markup ensure:
- • Minimum 4.5:1 text contrast ratio
- • Focus states for keyboard navigation
- • ARIA semantic elements where required
Browser Support
Target Browsers
- • Firefox 100+
- • Chrome 110+
- • Safari 16+
- • Edge 120+
- • Chrome for Android 112+
We use PostCSS with @layer to ensure consistent rendering across modern browsers.