Welcome to our Design Guidelines page! These guidelines are designed to help you create a visually appealing and user-friendly experience for your website or application.
General Principles
- Consistency: Ensure that your design elements are consistent throughout your project.
- Simplicity: Avoid clutter and unnecessary details.
- Clarity: Make sure your design is clear and easy to understand.
- Accessibility: Design for all users, including those with disabilities.
Color Palette
Our color palette includes the following hues:
- Primary: #0056b3
- Secondary: #ffcc00
- Accent: #e74c3c
Typography
We use the following fonts:
- Headings: Open Sans, sans-serif
- Body: Lato, sans-serif
Layout
When designing your layout, keep the following in mind:
- Responsive Design: Ensure your design looks great on all devices.
- Whitespace: Use whitespace effectively to create a clean and uncluttered look.
- Grid System: Utilize a grid system to align elements consistently.
Images
When using images, make sure they are:
- High Quality: Use high-resolution images for the best visual experience.
- Relevant: Ensure the images are relevant to the content.
- Alt Text: Always include alt text for accessibility.
Example Image
Buttons
When designing buttons, consider the following:
- Consistency: Use consistent button styles throughout your project.
- Size: Ensure buttons are large enough to be easily clicked.
- Color: Use button colors that stand out and are consistent with your brand.
Icons
When using icons, make sure they are:
- Consistent: Use consistent icon styles throughout your project.
- High Quality: Use high-resolution icons for the best visual experience.
- Relevant: Ensure the icons are relevant to the content.
Example Icon
Links
When using links, make sure they are:
- Consistent: Use consistent link styles throughout your project.
- Clickable: Ensure links are easily clickable.
- Visible: Make sure links are visible and easy to find.
For more information on our design guidelines, please visit our Design Resources.