Designing Frontend

• Use distinctive, characterful fonts (avoid Inter, Roboto, Arial, system fonts)
• Pair expressive display fonts with refined body fonts

Color & Theme

• Build cohesive palettes with CSS variables
• Use dominant colors with sharp accents, not evenly-distributed schemes
• Avoid clichéd combinations (purple gradients on white)

Motion

• Create high-impact moments with orchestrated page loads and staggered reveals
• Use CSS animations for HTML; Motion library for React
• Add surprising hover states and scroll-triggered effects

Spatial Composition

• Break from grid conventions: asymmetry, overlap, diagonal flow
• Use generous negative space OR intentional density

Backgrounds & Visual Effects

• Layer gradient meshes, noise textures, geometric patterns
• Apply contextual effects: layered transparencies, dramatic shadows, decorative borders
• Add atmosphere through depth and texture

Implementation Principles

• Match complexity to vision: Maximalist designs require elaborate code; minimalist designs demand precision in spacing and typography
• Vary every design: Different fonts, themes, aesthetics for each project
• Never converge: Avoid repeated choices (Space Grotesk, common layouts)
• Context-specific: Design should feel genuinely crafted for its purpose