Platform Demo

Design System

Shared components, colour tokens, material treatments, and interaction patterns — everything that keeps the site visually coherent across pages and themes.

31

Components

6

Categories

31

Stable

3

Themes

Components

Live demos, variants, and usage guidance for every shared component. Browse by category or jump directly to a component.

Categories

FormFeedbackNavigationOverlayData DisplaySite Patterns

Form

Buttons, fields, and selection controls for capture and review workflows.

ButtonInputTextareaSelectCheckboxRadio GroupSwitchForm

Variants

default

variant="secondary"

variant="outline"

variant="ghost"

variant="link"

variant="destructive"

variant="gradient"

Sizes

xs
sm
default
lg
xl
icon

Caps Treatment

letterCase="caps" — uppercase with tracking-[0.09em] and font-semibold. Composes with any variant and tone.

Tone × Emphasis

neutral
brand
accent
success
warning
destructive
info

States

loading — aria-busy + disabled

disabled — opacity-50 + pointer-events-none

With Icons

Composition

form actions

danger confirmation

status actions

hero CTAs — gradient + xl

Theme notes

  • Ghost buttons use text-foreground/80 — always readable regardless of surface.
  • Accent-toned buttons are intentionally low-contrast; use brand tone for primary CTAs.
  • Strong emphasis adds shadow depth and an inset border — reserve for the most prominent action on a surface.
  • Tone variants adapt automatically across light, dark, and dusk themes.
  • The gradient variant draws from brand → accent: sapphire to lagoon in light mode, lagoon to sapphire in dark, amethyst to lagoon in dusk. Hover lifts luminance via filter — no shadow added.

Accessibility

  • Loading state must set aria-busy="true" and disabled together.
  • Icon-only buttons require aria-label; never rely on the icon alone for intent.
  • Do not rely on colour or tone alone to convey destructive intent — use clear action labels.
  • Focus rings are always visible on keyboard navigation; do not suppress them.

Click each field to see the tone-coloured focus ring. Disabled inputs reduce opacity and block interaction.

Theme notes

  • Border and focus ring should remain visible on glass and quiet surfaces.

Accessibility

  • Always pair inputs with visible labels.
  • Use aria-invalid for validation states.

Theme notes

  • Long-form fields should stay calm and readable rather than over-styled.

Accessibility

  • Use a visible label and provide helpful context for long-form prompts.

Theme notes

  • The trigger stays quiet while the menu itself can carry more material treatment.

Accessibility

  • Always provide a clear placeholder or selected value so the current state is obvious.

Theme notes

  • Checkboxes should stay visually simple so the label does most of the explanatory work.

Accessibility

  • Wrap each checkbox with clear label copy and supporting context.

Theme notes

  • Use radio groups when one choice changes the surrounding flow or copy.

Accessibility

  • Keep option labels concise and make the distinction between choices obvious.

Theme notes

  • Switches suit preference changes better than form submission states.

Accessibility

  • Use labels that describe the resulting state rather than the control itself.

Theme notes

  • The form layer should make accessible field structure the default, not an afterthought.

Accessibility

  • Descriptions and error messages are wired into the field relationship automatically.

Feedback

Status surfaces that acknowledge progress, warn, or confirm the next step.

BadgeAlertToastProgressSkeleton
Default
Secondary
Outline
Destructive
Neutral
Brand
Accent
Success
Warning
Info

Theme notes

  • Badges carry categorisation and state without overpowering the surrounding layout.

Accessibility

  • Badge colour should support text, not replace it.

Theme notes

  • Keep alerts sparse; they should interrupt only when the state matters.

Accessibility

  • Use semantic titles so assistive tech users can scan the importance quickly.

Toasts inherit the current theme and the shared glass treatment.

Theme notes

  • Toasts inherit the active theme and should stay concise and transient.

Accessibility

  • Keep the message short and make the action optional where possible.
Draft audit32%
Launch checklist78%

Theme notes

  • Progress bars should communicate status at a glance without competing with surrounding copy.

Accessibility

  • Pair the bar with text when the percentage alone is not enough context.

Theme notes

  • Skeletons should match the eventual layout so loading feels deliberate rather than generic.

Accessibility

  • Use them as temporary placeholders, not as a substitute for loading announcements.

Navigation

Local wayfinding patterns that help users move through related views.

TabsAccordionBreadcrumbPagination
Editorial structure, summaries, and body copy guidance.

Theme notes

  • The active state relies on contrast, not just colour.

Accessibility

  • Keep tab labels short.
  • Use tabs only when content belongs to the same page context.

Theme notes

  • Accordions work best when the surrounding context stays stable and the hidden detail is secondary.

Accessibility

  • Use descriptive trigger labels so each collapsed state still scans clearly.

Theme notes

  • Breadcrumbs should stay visually quiet so they support the heading rather than compete with it.

Accessibility

  • The current page state must remain clear without relying on colour alone.

Theme notes

  • Pagination should feel like an extension of the list rather than a separate chrome block.

Accessibility

  • Keep the active page obvious and preserve clear labels for previous and next actions.

Overlay

Layered surfaces for secondary flows, contextual actions, and focused tasks.

DialogSheetPopoverTooltipDropdown Menu

Theme notes

  • Use dialogs for blocking decisions, not lightweight supporting detail.

Accessibility

  • Dialog content should have a clear title, description, and explicit dismissal path.

Theme notes

  • Sheets should feel structural and directional rather than decorative.

Accessibility

  • Preserve focus within the sheet and provide a clear close affordance.

Theme notes

  • Popovers are best for lightweight decisions that stay attached to a trigger.

Accessibility

  • Keep the content short and avoid turning popovers into full modal workflows.

Theme notes

  • Tooltips should stay brief and supportive rather than carrying critical content.

Accessibility

  • Do not hide essential instructions inside a tooltip alone.

Theme notes

  • Dropdown menus should group closely related actions rather than broad navigation choices.

Accessibility

  • Action labels should stay explicit because the menu itself is transient.

Data Display

Support surfaces for summaries, tables, and identity markers.

CardTableAvatar
Quiet surface
Good for editorial previews. The interactive prop adds a clean editorial lift on hover — deeper shadow, brightened border, 1 px translate.
Glass surface
Two-layer shadow for near-contact and ambient depth. Use sparingly when the composition benefits from added atmosphere.

Theme notes

  • Cards are support surfaces, not the default layout primitive.

Accessibility

  • If the card is interactive, make the target explicit rather than clickable chrome everywhere.
SurfaceStatusOwner
Design system pageIn reviewHayden
Embed showcaseApprovedStudio
Reference hubDraftPlatform

Theme notes

  • Tables should stay reserved for genuinely tabular data rather than general layout.

Accessibility

  • Use clear column headings and do not rely on cell colour alone to convey meaning.
HWMMDS

Theme notes

  • Avatars should support recognition without becoming decorative profile art.

Accessibility

  • Fallbacks should remain meaningful when an image is unavailable.

Site Patterns

Shared page-building primitives that establish rhythm across the public site.

HeroPage ContainerProsePage SectionSubscribe PanelMode Toggle

Site pattern

A shared hero should establish hierarchy in one glance

Use it for the home page, major editorial pages, and reference entries that need a clear opening statement.

Primary actionSecondary action

Theme notes

  • The first viewport should read as one composition, not a stack of gadgets.

Accessibility

  • Keep the CTA count low.
  • Maintain strong contrast for text over imagery.

Theme notes

  • This is the main spacing system for content-heavy pages.

Accessibility

  • Consistent spacing improves scanning and reduces cognitive load.

Editorial guidance should stay readable and restrained

The prose wrapper gives long-form content a consistent rhythm across headings, paragraphs, links, and lists.

  • Use it for article bodies and richer support copy.
  • Let semantic headings do the heavy lifting.
  • Keep decorative styling secondary to the content itself.

Theme notes

  • Prose should preserve hierarchy while letting content stay the focus.

Accessibility

  • Long-form copy needs clear hierarchy and scannable list structure.

Content column

Media column

Content column

Media column (alternate)

Top row: align="standard". Bottom row: align="alternate" — columns swap on desktop.

Theme notes

  • Use background="gradient" sparingly — one gradient band per page is usually sufficient.
  • The alternate variant reverses column order on desktop only; mobile stacks top-to-bottom regardless.

Accessibility

  • Ensure the reading order in the DOM matches the visual intent, since md:[&>*:first-child]:order-last swaps visual order only.
Updates

Get updates from the site

Subscribe for new stories, reference updates, and product changes.

Static demo — the live component wires a server action.

Theme notes

  • Uses Card surface="quiet" so it sits calmly against any page background.
  • The compact variant reduces heading size and padding — suited to sidebar or footer placements.

Accessibility

  • Heading is an h2 — ensure it sits in the correct document outline for its placement.
  • Email input should always carry an associated label or visible placeholder.

Cycles through the configured themes — Light, Dark, Dusk — and persists the selection via next-themes. The button icon reflects the active theme; the label appears at wider viewports.

Click to switch theme — the entire page updates.

Theme notes

  • Icon changes with the active theme: Sun for light, Moon for dark, Sparkles for dusk.
  • Label text is hidden below the 2xl breakpoint to keep the header compact.

Accessibility

  • Button carries an aria-label that includes the current theme name.
  • Dropdown items are keyboard-navigable via Radix DropdownMenu primitives.

Page Blocks

CMS-backed page-builder blocks now own the runtime composition layer directly. This review surface now reads from the same block registry the runtime uses, so proof coverage stays in parity with the live block set.

Content Section

contentSection
Local mock

Editorial copy paired with optional media for flexible pages.

Use the code-owned review surface for layout and framing checks, then validate real content through the normal page routes. Review route: /reference/design-system#page-blocks

Content Section

Use this section for editorial copy paired with optional media. Keep the structure predictable so pages stay easy to compose and easy for agents to extend.

The component intentionally owns layout and typographic framing, while the caller supplies the actual content.

Illustrated placeholder panel for the content section preview

Feature Grid

featureGridSection
Local mock

A numbered feature-list pattern for capability or process summaries.

The review surface exercises the same shared FeatureList composition that the runtime block uses. Review route: /reference/design-system#page-blocks

Feature Grid Section

A numbered section pattern for capability summaries, process steps, and editorial breakdowns.

  1. Structure

    Keep the shape obvious

    One section component should do one clear job with a small prop surface.

  2. Reuse

    Share production code with previews

    The viewer should exercise the same component the runtime uses, with local mock content.

  3. Evolution

    Promote patterns only after repetition

    Let reusable section types emerge from repeated usage instead of defining a universal block system too early.

Link Grid

linkGridSection
Local mock

A simple link-list pattern for curated routes and related resources.

Keep this block lightweight and route-focused; the proof surface is for composition checks rather than CMS-owned navigation. Review route: /reference/design-system#page-blocks

Link Grid Section

A clean list pattern for curated routes, related resources, or lightweight service menus.

Newsletter Section

newsletterSection
Local mock

A capture panel that adapts shared subscription UI for page-builder use.

The code-owned preview uses local mock content, while the runtime block still adds page-specific location IDs for analytics. Review route: /reference/design-system#page-blocks

Updates

Newsletter Section

A compact capture panel for update prompts, footer-style follow-ups, and conversion-oriented page moments.

Embed Grid

embedGridSection
Local mock

A structured media-sample layout for social and video provider wrappers.

Use the design-system route for the lightweight review surface and `/reference/embeds` for fuller provider QA. Review route: /reference/design-system#page-blocks Fuller QA: /reference/embeds

Embedded media samples

A lightweight preview of the shared provider wrappers that back the CMS embeds reference page.

Instagram
Social
Consent-sensitive social sample.
Instagram - Instagram sample
YouTube
Video
Facade-backed video sample.
YouTube - YouTube sample

Buttons

Variant, size, typographic, and gradient dimensions of the button system. Every property composes cleanly with the tone and emphasis system.

Size Scale

Five sizes from micro to hero CTA. lg steps up to text-base for visual weight; xl adds font-semibold for commanding hero CTAs.

xs
sm
default
lg
xl

Caps Treatment

letterCase="caps" applies uppercase with tracking-[0.09em] and font-semibold without needing a separate button family.

Gradient Variant

A richer hero CTA variant that still composes with the same size and casing system as the rest of the button family.

Caps with semantic tone

Typography

Type scale, font families, and hierarchy patterns. Fraunces leads display and headings; DM Sans handles body and interface text; system mono for code and tokens.

Type Scale

The primary type scale used across the site. Larger display steps render in Fraunces; smaller interface steps render in DM Sans.

text-4xl

Page heading

text-3xl

Section heading

text-2xl

Subsection title

text-xl

Card or panel heading

text-lg

Intro paragraph or lead text

text-base

Body copy and descriptions

text-sm

Supporting copy and metadata

text-xs

Captions, badges, and fine print

Font Families

Three families cover all use cases. Fraunces for display and editorial headings, DM Sans for body and interface text, system monospace for code and tokens.

Display — Fraunces

Fraunces

An optical-size serif with strong character. Used for page headings, hero titles, section headings, and any large editorial type. Loaded via next/font with variable --font-fraunces.

Semibold (600)Bold (700)

Sans — DM Sans

DM Sans

A clean geometric sans for all interface and body text. Used for body copy, navigation, labels, captions, and UI controls. Loaded via next/font with variable --font-dm-sans.

Normal (400)Medium (500)Semibold (600)Bold (700)

Monospace — System

Mono

Platform monospace stack. Used for code references, CSS variable names, source exports, token values, and technical metadata. Falls back gracefully across all platforms.

Normal (400)Medium (500)

Hierarchy

A realistic heading stack showing how the type scale, weights, and colours compose into clear visual hierarchy.

Design System

Typographic hierarchy should be felt, not noticed

Good typography creates a reading flow that guides the eye naturally from heading to body to supporting detail. The fewer weights and sizes you need, the stronger the hierarchy reads.

Body copy at text-base with generous leading. This is the default paragraph style used for editorial content, component descriptions, and longer supporting text across the site.

Supporting text at text-sm. Used for metadata, notes, timestamps, and secondary information that supports the main content without competing for attention.

Colour

OKLCH palettes with perceptually uniform lightness curves. Identity families carry the visual personality; status families serve functional recognition across all three themes.

Identity Palettes

Full 50-950 ladders with curated hex values. These define how the site feels — calm graphite neutrals, confident sapphire brand, energetic lagoon accents, and expressive amethyst for dusk.

Graphite (Neutral)

Sapphire (Brand)

Lagoon (Accent)

Amethyst (Dusk Brand)

Status Anchors

Compact 5-step anchors for functional feedback. These are deliberately theme-invariant — identical across light, dark, and dusk — because their role is instant recognition, not brand expression.

Emerald (Success)

Amber (Warning)

Rose (Destructive)

Blue (Info)

Role Tokens by Theme

Component-layer role tokens mapped from semantic scales. Each column isolates one theme so differences are immediately visible.

Light

backgroundforeground
cardcard-foreground
primaryprimary-foreground
secondarysecondary-foreground
mutedmuted-foreground
accentaccent-foreground
successsuccess-foreground
warningwarning-foreground
infoinfo-foreground
destructivedestructive-foreground

Dark

backgroundforeground
cardcard-foreground
primaryprimary-foreground
secondarysecondary-foreground
mutedmuted-foreground
accentaccent-foreground
successsuccess-foreground
warningwarning-foreground
infoinfo-foreground
destructivedestructive-foreground

Dusk

backgroundforeground
cardcard-foreground
primaryprimary-foreground
secondarysecondary-foreground
mutedmuted-foreground
accentaccent-foreground
successsuccess-foreground
warningwarning-foreground
infoinfo-foreground
destructivedestructive-foreground

Material

Glass density, card surface treatments, gradient surfaces, and overlay scrims. Every preview uses real utility classes and tokens.

Glass Density

Four blur levels over identical content. The backdrop contains shapes, mock UI elements, and a grid.

Extra Small

4px

Toolbar edges and thin dividers. Barely perceptible frosting — content underneath stays sharp.

Small

8px

Navigation bars and sticky headers. Underlying content partially readable.

Medium

14px

Cards and floating panels. Content behind becomes abstract shapes and colour washes.

Large

20px

Modal overlays and hero surfaces. Background is fully diffused into ambient colour.

Card Surface Effects

Three surface variants and a composable interactive prop. Glass cards are shown over the backdrop so the blur effect is genuine.

Surface controls the fill and border token. interactive bakes in a consistent editorial lift without drift across call sites.

solid

Solid surface

Opaque card token, full border. Good for settings panels and data forms where clarity beats atmosphere.

quiet

Quiet surface

Elevated surface token at 70% border opacity. The default for editorial previews and compact supporting content.

glass

Glass surface

Frosted glass with backdrop blur and ambient shadow. Use sparingly where depth adds meaning.

quiet · interactive

Hover me

Shadows deepen and border brightens to 18% foreground. 200 ms ease-out.

glass · interactive

Hover me

Shadow deepens and border shifts to 15% foreground on hover. 200 ms ease-out.

featured (opt-in)

Hover me

Accent glow added on top of the standard lift. Apply via className.

Gradients

Gradient utilities grouped by intended use: page backgrounds, ambient glow, and card surface sheens.

Page Gradients

App gradient

gradient-app

Surface gradient

gradient-surface

Accent gradient

gradient-accent

Ambient Glow

Glow brand

glow-brand

Card Sheens

Card sheen

card-sheen

Card sheen strong

card-sheen-strong

Overlay Scrims

Three scrim strengths applied over the same backdrop so the effect is directly comparable.

Soft

--overlay-scrim-soft

Default

--overlay-scrim

Strong

--overlay-scrim-strong

Motion

Animation classes, stagger patterns, and the motion-safe principle. Every animation in the system is wrapped in motion-safe: to respect reduced-motion preferences.

Animation Patterns

Click Replay to re-trigger each animation. These classes are applied to section wrappers and the Hero component across the site.

Section reveal

Section reveal

Applied to every major page section. Fades in and slides up 1rem over the default duration. Wrapped in motion-safe so it respects reduced-motion preferences.

motion-safe:animate-in motion-safe:fade-in-0 motion-safe:slide-in-from-bottom-4

Hero primary

Hero primary

The primary content column in the Hero component. Longer duration (700ms) and fill-mode:both so the element starts invisible and stays visible after the animation completes.

motion-safe:animate-in motion-safe:fade-in motion-safe:slide-in-from-bottom-4 motion-safe:[animation-duration:0.7s] motion-safe:[animation-fill-mode:both]

Hero secondary

Hero secondary

The secondary column or children slot in the Hero. Delayed 180ms after the primary column to create a staggered entrance.

motion-safe:animate-in motion-safe:fade-in motion-safe:slide-in-from-bottom-6 motion-safe:[animation-delay:0.18s] motion-safe:[animation-duration:0.7s] motion-safe:[animation-fill-mode:both]

Staggered Entrance

The Hero uses two staggered columns — primary at 0ms, secondary at 180ms — so the heading settles before supporting content arrives.

Hero columns

Primary — 0ms

Secondary — 180ms

motion-safe Principle

All animations are wrapped in motion-safe: to respect the operating system's prefers-reduced-motion setting. Elements render in their final state when the user has reduced motion enabled — no layout shift, no missing content.

Pattern

motion-safe:animate-in motion-safe:fade-in-0 motion-safe:slide-in-from-bottom-4

The motion-safe: variant applies the class only when the user has not requested reduced motion. Without it, the element renders at full opacity and in its natural position.

What not to do

animate-in fade-in-0 slide-in-from-bottom-4

Without motion-safe:, animations run unconditionally and can cause discomfort for users with vestibular disorders. Always prefix every animation class.

Spacing & Layout

Section rhythm constants, container widths, z-index layers, and the CSS custom properties that keep layout consistent across every page.

Section Rhythm

Vertical spacing constants shared across page-level layouts. Use these in preference to arbitrary py-* values.

64px
64px
mob
96px
96px
desk
sectionSpacing

py-16 md:py-24

Applied to every major section on the design system page and editorial pages.

80px
80px
mob
80px
80px
desk
PageContainer

space-y-20 py-20

Standard content-page vertical rhythm with 80px top and bottom padding.

48px py
48px py
mob
32px gap
32px gap
desk
PageContainer (tight)

space-y-8 py-12

Compact override used on denser screens like account settings and admin flows.

Container

A single container class governs all content widths. It is centred, padded at 1.5rem, and capped at 72rem (1152px) at 2xl.

Class

container

Max width (2xl)

72rem / 1152px

Inline padding

1.5rem / 24px

content area — max 72rem

1.5rem padding
content area

Z-Index Layers

Five stacking contexts keep layered UI from colliding. Width represents depth in the stack.

z-50

Site header

Sticky top header with glass backdrop. Always above page content.

z-30

Design system nav

Sticky section nav on the design system page. Below the site header.

z-20

Overlays (dialogs, sheets)

Portal-rendered overlays managed internally by the component.

z-10

Main content

The main element sits above decorative background effects.

z-0

Background / gradient layer

Decorative gradient and hero gradient positioned behind all content.

Layout Variables

CSS custom properties set on the SiteShell wrapper that child components can read for accurate sticky offsets and anchor positioning.

4.75rem

76px

--header-height4.75rem / 76px

Total height of the glass header capsule including its outer container padding.

+ 24px breathing room
scroll-mt target — anchor links land here
--header-offset6.25rem / 100px

The scroll offset used by anchor targets: header height plus breathing room.

Interaction

How the tone system, border tokens, and focus rings work together across components.

Tone × Emphasis

Seven tones across three emphasis levels. Each row is a real component rendered with system tokens.

Tone Buttons

Subtle carries a framing border. Default adds depth shadows. Strong lifts with a richer shadow stack and inset border.

neutral
brand
accent
success
warning
destructive
info

Tone Badges

The same tone language applied to static labels.

neutral
neutral
neutral
brand
brand
brand
accent
accent
accent
success
success
success
warning
warning
warning
destructive
destructive
destructive
info
info
info

Interaction States

Default, disabled, loading, and semantic action states rendered with the same button family.

default

Resting state

disabled

disabled + pointer-events-none + opacity-50

loading

aria-busy + disabled

tone / success

Contextual semantic states

Borders and Rings

Border tokens, focus ring states by tone, and the system radius scale.

Border Tokens

Border

--border

Input

--input

Glass border

--glass-border

Ring

--ring

Focus Ring by Tone

Border Radius

xs3px
sm7px
md9px
lg11px
xl16px
2xl24px
full9999px
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