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+# Design System: Taste Standard
+**Skill:** stitch-design-taste
+
+---
+
+## Configuration — Set Your Style
+Adjust these dials before using this design system. They control how creative, dense, and animated the output should be. Pick the level that fits your project.
+
+| Dial | Level | Description |
+|------|-------|-------------|
+| **Creativity** | `8` | `1` = Ultra-minimal, Swiss, silent, monochrome. `5` = Balanced, clean but with personality. `10` = Expressive, editorial, bold typography experiments, inline images in headlines, strong asymmetry. Default: `8` |
+| **Density** | `4` | `1` = Gallery-airy, massive whitespace. `5` = Balanced sections. `10` = Cockpit-dense, data-heavy. Default: `4` |
+| **Variance** | `8` | `1` = Predictable, symmetric grids. `5` = Subtle offsets. `10` = Artsy chaotic, no two sections alike. Default: `8` |
+| **Motion Intent** | `6` | `1` = Static, no animation noted. `5` = Subtle hover/entrance cues. `10` = Cinematic orchestration noted in every component. Default: `6` |
+
+> **How to use:** Change the numbers above to match your project's vibe. At **Creativity 1–3**, the system produces clean, quiet, Notion-like interfaces. At **Creativity 7–10**, expect inline image typography, dramatic scale contrast, and strong editorial layouts. The rest of the rules below adapt to your chosen levels.
+
+---
+
+## 1. Visual Theme & Atmosphere
+A restrained, gallery-airy interface with confident asymmetric layouts and fluid spring-physics motion. The atmosphere is clinical yet warm — like a well-lit architecture studio where every element earns its place through function. Density is balanced (Level 4), variance runs high (Level 8) to prevent symmetrical boredom, and motion is fluid but never theatrical (Level 6). The overall impression: expensive, intentional, alive.
+
+## 2. Color Palette & Roles
+- **Canvas White** (#F9FAFB) — Primary background surface. Warm-neutral, never clinical blue-white
+- **Pure Surface** (#FFFFFF) — Card and container fill. Used with whisper shadow for elevation
+- **Charcoal Ink** (#18181B) — Primary text. Zinc-950 depth — never pure black
+- **Steel Secondary** (#71717A) — Body text, descriptions, metadata. Zinc-500 warmth
+- **Muted Slate** (#94A3B8) — Tertiary text, timestamps, disabled states
+- **Whisper Border** (rgba(226,232,240,0.5)) — Card borders, structural 1px lines. Semi-transparent for depth
+- **Diffused Shadow** (rgba(0,0,0,0.05)) — Card elevation. Wide-spreading, 40px blur, -15px offset. Never harsh
+
+### Accent Selection (Pick ONE per project)
+- **Emerald Signal** (#10B981) — For growth, success, positive data dashboards
+- **Electric Blue** (#3B82F6) — For productivity, SaaS, developer tools
+- **Deep Rose** (#E11D48) — For creative, editorial, fashion-adjacent projects
+- **Amber Warmth** (#F59E0B) — For community, social, warm-toned products
+
+### Banned Colors
+- Purple/Violet neon gradients — the "AI Purple" aesthetic
+- Pure Black (#000000) — always Off-Black or Zinc-950
+- Oversaturated accents above 80% saturation
+- Mixed warm/cool gray systems within one project
+
+## 3. Typography Rules
+- **Display:** `Geist`, `Satoshi`, `Cabinet Grotesk`, or `Outfit` — Track-tight (`-0.025em`), controlled fluid scale, weight-driven hierarchy (700–900). Not screaming. Leading compressed (`1.1`). Alternatives forced — `Inter` is BANNED for premium contexts
+- **Body:** Same family at weight 400 — Relaxed leading (`1.65`), 65ch max-width, Steel Secondary color (#71717A)
+- **Mono:** `Geist Mono` or `JetBrains Mono` — For code blocks, metadata, timestamps. When density exceeds Level 7, all numbers switch to monospace
+- **Scale:** Display at `clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.75rem)`. Body at `1rem/1.125rem`. Mono metadata at `0.8125rem`
+
+### Banned Fonts
+- `Inter` — banned everywhere in premium/creative contexts
+- Generic serif fonts (`Times New Roman`, `Georgia`, `Garamond`, `Palatino`) — BANNED. If serif is needed for editorial/creative, use only distinctive modern serifs like `Fraunces`, `Gambarino`, `Editorial New`, or `Instrument Serif`. Never use default browser serif stacks. Serif is always BANNED in dashboards or software UIs regardless
+
+## 4. Component Stylings
+* **Buttons:** Flat surface, no outer glow. Primary: accent fill with white text. Secondary: ghost/outline. Active state: `-1px translateY` or `scale(0.98)` for tactile push. Hover: subtle background shift, never glow
+* **Cards/Containers:** Generously rounded corners (`2.5rem`). Pure white fill. Whisper border (`1px`, semi-transparent). Diffused shadow (`0 20px 40px -15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05)`). Internal padding `2rem–2.5rem`. Used ONLY when elevation communicates hierarchy — high-density layouts replace cards with `border-top` dividers or negative space
+* **Inputs/Forms:** Label positioned above input. Helper text optional. Error text below in Deep Rose. Focus ring in accent color, `2px` offset. No floating labels. Standard `0.5rem` gap between label-input-error stack
+* **Navigation:** Sleek, sticky. Icons scale on hover (Dock Magnification optional). No hamburger on desktop. Clean horizontal with generous spacing
+* **Loaders:** Skeletal shimmer matching exact layout dimensions and rounded corners. Shifting light reflection across placeholder shapes. Never circular spinners
+* **Empty States:** Composed illustration or icon composition with guidance text. Never just "No data found"
+* **Error States:** Inline, contextual. Red accent underline or border. Clear recovery action
+
+## 5. Hero Section
+The Hero is the first impression — it must be striking, creative, and never generic.
+- **Inline Image Typography:** Embed small, contextual photos or visuals directly between words or letters in the headline. Example: "We build [photo of hands typing] digital [photo of screen] products" — images sit inline at type-height, rounded, acting as visual punctuation between words. This is the signature creative technique
+- **No Overlapping Elements:** Text must never overlap images or other text. Every element has its own clear spatial zone. No z-index stacking of content layers, no absolute-positioned headlines over images. Clean separation always
+- **No Filler Text:** "Scroll to explore", "Swipe down", scroll arrow icons, bouncing chevrons, and any instructional UI chrome are BANNED. The user knows how to scroll. Let the content pull them in naturally
+- **Asymmetric Structure:** Centered Hero layouts are BANNED at this variance level. Use Split Screen (50/50), Left-Aligned text / Right visual, or Asymmetric Whitespace with large empty zones
+- **CTA Restraint:** Maximum one primary CTA button. No secondary "Learn more" links. No redundant micro-copy below the headline
+
+## 6. Layout Principles
+- **Grid-First:** CSS Grid for all structural layouts. Never flexbox percentage math (`calc(33% - 1rem)` is BANNED)
+- **No Overlapping:** Elements must never overlap each other. No absolute-positioned layers stacking content on content. Every element occupies its own grid cell or flow position. Clean, separated spatial zones
+- **Feature Sections:** The "3 equal cards in a row" pattern is BANNED. Use 2-column Zig-Zag, asymmetric Bento grids (2fr 1fr 1fr), or horizontal scroll galleries
+- **Containment:** All content within `max-width: 1400px`, centered. Generous horizontal padding (`1rem` mobile, `2rem` tablet, `4rem` desktop)
+- **Full-Height:** Use `min-height: 100dvh` — never `height: 100vh` (iOS Safari address bar jump)
+- **Bento Architecture:** For feature grids, use Row 1: 3 columns | Row 2: 2 columns (70/30 split). Each tile contains a perpetual micro-animation
+
+## 7. Responsive Rules
+Every screen must work flawlessly across all viewports. **Responsive is not optional — it is a hard requirement. Every single element must be tested at 375px, 768px, and 1440px.**
+- **Mobile-First Collapse (< 768px):** All multi-column layouts collapse to a strict single column. `width: 100%`, `padding: 1rem`, `gap: 1.5rem`. No exceptions
+- **No Horizontal Scroll:** Horizontal overflow on mobile is a critical failure. All elements must fit within viewport width. If any element causes horizontal scroll, the design is broken
+- **Typography Scaling:** Headlines scale down gracefully via `clamp()`. Body text stays `1rem` minimum. Never shrink body below `14px`. Headlines must remain readable on 375px screens
+- **Touch Targets:** All interactive elements minimum `44px` tap target. Generous spacing between clickable items. Buttons must be full-width on mobile
+- **Image Behavior:** Hero and inline images scale proportionally. Inline typography images (photos between words) stack below the headline on mobile instead of inline
+- **Navigation:** Desktop horizontal nav collapses to a clean mobile menu (slide-in or full-screen overlay). No tiny hamburger icons without labels
+- **Cards & Grids:** Bento grids and asymmetric layouts revert to stacked single-column cards with full-width. Maintain internal padding (`1rem`)
+- **Spacing Consistency:** Vertical section gaps reduce proportionally on mobile (`clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6rem)`). Never cramped, never excessively airy
+- **Testing Viewports:** Designs must be verified at: `375px` (iPhone SE), `390px` (iPhone 14), `768px` (iPad), `1024px` (small laptop), `1440px` (desktop)
+
+## 8. Motion & Interaction (Code-Phase Intent)
+> **Note:** Stitch generates static screens — it does not animate. This section documents the **intended motion behavior** so that the coding agent (Antigravity, Cursor, etc.) knows exactly how to implement animations when building the exported design into a live product.
+
+- **Physics Engine:** Spring-based exclusively. `stiffness: 100, damping: 20`. No linear easing anywhere. Premium, weighty feel on all interactive elements
+- **Perpetual Micro-Loops:** Every active dashboard component has an infinite-loop state — Pulse on status dots, Typewriter on search bars, Float on feature icons, Shimmer on loading states
+- **Staggered Orchestration:** Lists and grids mount with cascaded delays (`animation-delay: calc(var(--index) * 100ms)`). Waterfall reveals, never instant mount
+- **Layout Transitions:** Smooth re-ordering via shared element IDs. Items swap positions with physics, simulating real-time intelligence
+- **Hardware Rules:** Animate ONLY `transform` and `opacity`. Never `top`, `left`, `width`, `height`. Grain/noise filters on fixed, pointer-events-none pseudo-elements only
+- **Performance:** CPU-heavy perpetual animations isolated in microscopic leaf components. Never trigger parent re-renders. Target 60fps minimum
+
+## 9. Anti-Patterns (Banned)
+- No emojis — anywhere in UI, code, or alt text
+- No `Inter` font — use `Geist`, `Outfit`, `Cabinet Grotesk`, `Satoshi`
+- No generic serif fonts (`Times New Roman`, `Georgia`, `Garamond`) — if serif is needed, use distinctive modern serifs only (`Fraunces`, `Instrument Serif`)
+- No pure black (`#000000`) — Off-Black or Zinc-950 only
+- No neon outer glows or default box-shadow glows
+- No oversaturated accent colors above 80%
+- No excessive gradient text on large headers
+- No custom mouse cursors
+- No overlapping elements — text never overlaps images or other content. Clean spatial separation always
+- No 3-column equal card layouts for features
+- No centered Hero sections (at this variance level)
+- No filler UI text: "Scroll to explore", "Swipe down", "Discover more below", scroll arrows, bouncing chevrons — all BANNED
+- No generic names: "John Doe", "Sarah Chan", "Acme", "Nexus", "SmartFlow"
+- No fake round numbers: `99.99%`, `50%`, `1234567` — use organic data: `47.2%`, `+1 (312) 847-1928`
+- No AI copywriting clichés: "Elevate", "Seamless", "Unleash", "Next-Gen", "Revolutionize"
+- No broken Unsplash links — use `picsum.photos/seed/{id}/800/600` or SVG UI Avatars
+- No generic `shadcn/ui` defaults — customize radii, colors, shadows to match this system
+- No `z-index` spam — use only for Navbar, Modal, Overlay layer contexts
+- No `h-screen` — always `min-h-[100dvh]`
+- No circular loading spinners — skeletal shimmer only

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+---
+name: stitch-design-taste
+description: Semantic Design System Skill for Google Stitch. Generates agent-friendly DESIGN.md files that enforce premium, anti-generic UI standards — strict typography, calibrated color, asymmetric layouts, perpetual micro-motion, and hardware-accelerated performance.
+---
+
+# Stitch Design Taste — Semantic Design System Skill
+
+## Overview
+This skill generates `DESIGN.md` files optimized for Google Stitch screen generation. It translates the battle-tested anti-slop frontend engineering directives into Stitch's native semantic design language — descriptive, natural-language rules paired with precise values that Stitch's AI agent can interpret to produce premium, non-generic interfaces.
+
+The generated `DESIGN.md` serves as the **single source of truth** for prompting Stitch to generate new screens that align with a curated, high-agency design language. Stitch interprets design through **"Visual Descriptions"** supported by specific color values, typography specs, and component behaviors.
+
+## Prerequisites
+- Access to Google Stitch via [labs.google/stitch](https://labs.google/stitch)
+- Optionally: Stitch MCP Server for programmatic integration with Cursor, Antigravity, or Gemini CLI
+
+## The Goal
+Generate a `DESIGN.md` file that encodes:
+1. **Visual atmosphere** — the mood, density, and design philosophy
+2. **Color calibration** — neutrals, accents, and banned patterns with hex codes
+3. **Typographic architecture** — font stacks, scale hierarchy, and anti-patterns
+4. **Component behaviors** — buttons, cards, inputs with interaction states
+5. **Layout principles** — grid systems, spacing philosophy, responsive strategy
+6. **Motion philosophy** — animation engine specs, spring physics, perpetual micro-interactions
+7. **Anti-patterns** — explicit list of banned AI design clichés
+
+## Analysis & Synthesis Instructions
+
+### 1. Define the Atmosphere
+Evaluate the target project's intent. Use evocative adjectives from the taste spectrum:
+- **Density:** "Art Gallery Airy" (1–3) → "Daily App Balanced" (4–7) → "Cockpit Dense" (8–10)
+- **Variance:** "Predictable Symmetric" (1–3) → "Offset Asymmetric" (4–7) → "Artsy Chaotic" (8–10)
+- **Motion:** "Static Restrained" (1–3) → "Fluid CSS" (4–7) → "Cinematic Choreography" (8–10)
+
+Default baseline: Variance 8, Motion 6, Density 4. Adapt dynamically based on user's vibe description.
+
+### 2. Map the Color Palette
+For each color provide: **Descriptive Name** + **Hex Code** + **Functional Role**.
+
+**Mandatory constraints:**
+- Maximum 1 accent color. Saturation below 80%
+- The "AI Purple/Blue Neon" aesthetic is strictly BANNED — no purple button glows, no neon gradients
+- Use absolute neutral bases (Zinc/Slate) with high-contrast singular accents
+- Stick to one palette for the entire output — no warm/cool gray fluctuation
+- Never use pure black (`#000000`) — use Off-Black, Zinc-950, or Charcoal
+
+### 3. Establish Typography Rules
+- **Display/Headlines:** Track-tight, controlled scale. Not screaming. Hierarchy through weight and color, not just massive size
+- **Body:** Relaxed leading, max 65 characters per line
+- **Font Selection:** `Inter` is BANNED for premium/creative contexts. Force unique character: `Geist`, `Outfit`, `Cabinet Grotesk`, or `Satoshi`
+- **Serif Ban:** Generic serif fonts (`Times New Roman`, `Georgia`, `Garamond`, `Palatino`) are BANNED. If serif is needed for editorial/creative contexts, use only distinctive modern serifs: `Fraunces`, `Gambarino`, `Editorial New`, or `Instrument Serif`. Serif is always BANNED in dashboards or software UIs
+- **Dashboard Constraint:** Use Sans-Serif pairings exclusively (`Geist` + `Geist Mono` or `Satoshi` + `JetBrains Mono`)
+- **High-Density Override:** When density exceeds 7, all numbers must use Monospace
+
+### 4. Define the Hero Section
+The Hero is the first impression and must be creative, striking, and never generic:
+- **Inline Image Typography:** Embed small, contextual photos or visuals directly between words or letters in the headline. Images sit inline at type-height, rounded, acting as visual punctuation. This is the signature creative technique
+- **No Overlapping:** Text must never overlap images or other text. Every element occupies its own clean spatial zone
+- **No Filler Text:** "Scroll to explore", "Swipe down", scroll arrow icons, bouncing chevrons are BANNED. The content should pull users in naturally
+- **Asymmetric Structure:** Centered Hero layouts BANNED when variance exceeds 4
+- **CTA Restraint:** Maximum one primary CTA. No secondary "Learn more" links
+
+### 5. Describe Component Stylings
+For each component type, describe shape, color, shadow depth, and interaction behavior:
+- **Buttons:** Tactile push feedback on active state. No neon outer glows. No custom mouse cursors
+- **Cards:** Use ONLY when elevation communicates hierarchy. Tint shadows to background hue. For high-density layouts, replace cards with border-top dividers or negative space
+- **Inputs/Forms:** Label above input, helper text optional, error text below. Standard gap spacing
+- **Loading States:** Skeletal loaders matching layout dimensions — no generic circular spinners
+- **Empty States:** Composed compositions indicating how to populate data
+- **Error States:** Clear, inline error reporting
+
+### 6. Define Layout Principles
+- No overlapping elements — every element occupies its own clear spatial zone. No absolute-positioned content stacking
+- Centered Hero sections are BANNED when variance exceeds 4 — force Split Screen, Left-Aligned, or Asymmetric Whitespace
+- The generic "3 equal cards horizontally" feature row is BANNED — use 2-column Zig-Zag, asymmetric grid, or horizontal scroll
+- CSS Grid over Flexbox math — never use `calc()` percentage hacks
+- Contain layouts using max-width constraints (e.g., 1400px centered)
+- Full-height sections must use `min-h-[100dvh]` — never `h-screen` (iOS Safari catastrophic jump)
+
+### 7. Define Responsive Rules
+Every design must work across all viewports:
+- **Mobile-First Collapse (< 768px):** All multi-column layouts collapse to single column. No exceptions
+- **No Horizontal Scroll:** Horizontal overflow on mobile is a critical failure
+- **Typography Scaling:** Headlines scale via `clamp()`. Body text minimum `1rem`/`14px`
+- **Touch Targets:** All interactive elements minimum `44px` tap target
+- **Image Behavior:** Inline typography images (photos between words) stack below headline on mobile
+- **Navigation:** Desktop horizontal nav collapses to clean mobile menu
+- **Spacing:** Vertical section gaps reduce proportionally (`clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6rem)`)
+
+### 8. Encode Motion Philosophy
+- **Spring Physics default:** `stiffness: 100, damping: 20` — premium, weighty feel. No linear easing
+- **Perpetual Micro-Interactions:** Every active component should have an infinite loop state (Pulse, Typewriter, Float, Shimmer)
+- **Staggered Orchestration:** Never mount lists instantly — use cascade delays for waterfall reveals
+- **Performance:** Animate exclusively via `transform` and `opacity`. Never animate `top`, `left`, `width`, `height`. Grain/noise filters on fixed pseudo-elements only
+
+### 9. List Anti-Patterns (AI Tells)
+Encode these as explicit "NEVER DO" rules in the DESIGN.md:
+- No emojis anywhere
+- No `Inter` font
+- No generic serif fonts (`Times New Roman`, `Georgia`, `Garamond`) — distinctive modern serifs only if needed
+- No pure black (`#000000`)
+- No neon/outer glow shadows
+- No oversaturated accents
+- No excessive gradient text on large headers
+- No custom mouse cursors
+- No overlapping elements — clean spatial separation always
+- No 3-column equal card layouts
+- No generic names ("John Doe", "Acme", "Nexus")
+- No fake round numbers (`99.99%`, `50%`)
+- No AI copywriting clichés ("Elevate", "Seamless", "Unleash", "Next-Gen")
+- No filler UI text: "Scroll to explore", "Swipe down", scroll arrows, bouncing chevrons
+- No broken Unsplash links — use `picsum.photos` or SVG avatars
+- No centered Hero sections (for high-variance projects)
+
+## Output Format (DESIGN.md Structure)
+
+```markdown
+# Design System: [Project Title]
+
+## 1. Visual Theme & Atmosphere
+(Evocative description of the mood, density, variance, and motion intensity.
+Example: "A restrained, gallery-airy interface with confident asymmetric layouts
+and fluid spring-physics motion. The atmosphere is clinical yet warm — like a
+well-lit architecture studio.")
+
+## 2. Color Palette & Roles
+- **Canvas White** (#F9FAFB) — Primary background surface
+- **Pure Surface** (#FFFFFF) — Card and container fill
+- **Charcoal Ink** (#18181B) — Primary text, Zinc-950 depth
+- **Muted Steel** (#71717A) — Secondary text, descriptions, metadata
+- **Whisper Border** (rgba(226,232,240,0.5)) — Card borders, 1px structural lines
+- **[Accent Name]** (#XXXXXX) — Single accent for CTAs, active states, focus rings
+(Max 1 accent. Saturation < 80%. No purple/neon.)
+
+## 3. Typography Rules
+- **Display:** [Font Name] — Track-tight, controlled scale, weight-driven hierarchy
+- **Body:** [Font Name] — Relaxed leading, 65ch max-width, neutral secondary color
+- **Mono:** [Font Name] — For code, metadata, timestamps, high-density numbers
+- **Banned:** Inter, generic system fonts for premium contexts. Serif fonts banned in dashboards.
+
+## 4. Component Stylings
+* **Buttons:** Flat, no outer glow. Tactile -1px translate on active. Accent fill for primary, ghost/outline for secondary.
+* **Cards:** Generously rounded corners (2.5rem). Diffused whisper shadow. Used only when elevation serves hierarchy. High-density: replace with border-top dividers.
+* **Inputs:** Label above, error below. Focus ring in accent color. No floating labels.
+* **Loaders:** Skeletal shimmer matching exact layout dimensions. No circular spinners.
+* **Empty States:** Composed, illustrated compositions — not just "No data" text.
+
+## 5. Layout Principles
+(Grid-first responsive architecture. Asymmetric splits for Hero sections.
+Strict single-column collapse below 768px. Max-width containment.
+No flexbox percentage math. Generous internal padding.)
+
+## 6. Motion & Interaction
+(Spring physics for all interactive elements. Staggered cascade reveals.
+Perpetual micro-loops on active dashboard components. Hardware-accelerated
+transforms only. Isolated Client Components for CPU-heavy animations.)
+
+## 7. Anti-Patterns (Banned)
+(Explicit list of forbidden patterns: no emojis, no Inter, no pure black,
+no neon glows, no 3-column equal grids, no AI copywriting clichés,
+no generic placeholder names, no broken image links.)
+```
+
+## Best Practices
+- **Be Descriptive:** "Deep Charcoal Ink (#18181B)" — not just "dark text"
+- **Be Functional:** Explain what each element is used for
+- **Be Consistent:** Same terminology throughout the document
+- **Be Precise:** Include exact hex codes, rem values, pixel values in parentheses
+- **Be Opinionated:** This is not a neutral template — it enforces a specific, premium aesthetic
+
+## Tips for Success
+1. Start with the atmosphere — understand the vibe before detailing tokens
+2. Look for patterns — identify consistent spacing, sizing, and styling
+3. Think semantically — name colors by purpose, not just appearance
+4. Consider hierarchy — document how visual weight communicates importance
+5. Encode the bans — anti-patterns are as important as the rules themselves
+
+## Common Pitfalls to Avoid
+- Using technical jargon without translation ("rounded-xl" instead of "generously rounded corners")
+- Omitting hex codes or using only descriptive names
+- Forgetting functional roles of design elements
+- Being too vague in atmosphere descriptions
+- Ignoring the anti-pattern list — these are what make the output premium
+- Defaulting to generic "safe" designs instead of enforcing the curated aesthetic

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+# Design System Inspired by Stripe
+
+> Category: Fintech & Crypto
+> Payment infrastructure. Signature purple gradients, weight-300 elegance.
+
+## 1. Visual Theme & Atmosphere
+
+Stripe's website is the gold standard of fintech design -- a system that manages to feel simultaneously technical and luxurious, precise and warm. The page opens on a clean white canvas (`#ffffff`) with deep navy headings (`#061b31`) and a signature purple (`#533afd`) that functions as both brand anchor and interactive accent. This isn't the cold, clinical purple of enterprise software; it's a rich, saturated violet that reads as confident and premium. The overall impression is of a financial institution redesigned by a world-class type foundry.
+
+The custom `sohne-var` variable font is the defining element of Stripe's visual identity. Every text element enables the OpenType `"ss01"` stylistic set, which modifies character shapes for a distinctly geometric, modern feel. At display sizes (48px-56px), sohne-var runs at weight 300 -- an extraordinarily light weight for headlines that creates an ethereal, almost whispered authority. This is the opposite of the "bold hero headline" convention; Stripe's headlines feel like they don't need to shout. The negative letter-spacing (-1.4px at 56px, -0.96px at 48px) tightens the text into dense, engineered blocks. At smaller sizes, the system also uses weight 300 with proportionally reduced tracking, and tabular numerals via `"tnum"` for financial data display.
+
+What truly distinguishes Stripe is its shadow system. Rather than the flat or single-layer approach of most sites, Stripe uses multi-layer, blue-tinted shadows: the signature `rgba(50,50,93,0.25)` combined with `rgba(0,0,0,0.1)` creates shadows with a cool, almost atmospheric depth -- like elements are floating in a twilight sky. The blue-gray undertone of the primary shadow color (50,50,93) ties directly to the navy-purple brand palette, making even elevation feel on-brand.
+
+**Key Characteristics:**
+- sohne-var with OpenType `"ss01"` on all text -- a custom stylistic set that defines the brand's letterforms
+- Weight 300 as the signature headline weight -- light, confident, anti-convention
+- Negative letter-spacing at display sizes (-1.4px at 56px, progressive relaxation downward)
+- Blue-tinted multi-layer shadows using `rgba(50,50,93,0.25)` -- elevation that feels brand-colored
+- Deep navy (`#061b31`) headings instead of black -- warm, premium, financial-grade
+- Conservative border-radius (4px-8px) -- nothing pill-shaped, nothing harsh
+- Ruby (`#ea2261`) and magenta (`#f96bee`) accents for gradient and decorative elements
+- `SourceCodePro` as the monospace companion for code and technical labels
+
+## 2. Color Palette & Roles
+
+### Primary
+- **Stripe Purple** (`#533afd`): Primary brand color, CTA backgrounds, link text, interactive highlights. A saturated blue-violet that anchors the entire system.
+- **Deep Navy** (`#061b31`): `--hds-color-heading-solid`. Primary heading color. Not black, not gray -- a very dark blue that adds warmth and depth to text.
+- **Pure White** (`#ffffff`): Page background, card surfaces, button text on dark backgrounds.
+
+### Brand & Dark
+- **Brand Dark** (`#1c1e54`): `--hds-color-util-brand-900`. Deep indigo for dark sections, footer backgrounds, and immersive brand moments.
+- **Dark Navy** (`#0d253d`): `--hds-color-core-neutral-975`. The darkest neutral -- almost-black with a blue undertone for maximum depth without harshness.
+
+### Accent Colors
+- **Ruby** (`#ea2261`): `--hds-color-accentColorMode-ruby-icon-solid`. Warm red-pink for icons, alerts, and accent elements.
+- **Magenta** (`#f96bee`): `--hds-color-accentColorMode-magenta-icon-gradientMiddle`. Vivid pink-purple for gradients and decorative highlights.
+- **Magenta Light** (`#ffd7ef`): `--hds-color-util-accent-magenta-100`. Tinted surface for magenta-themed cards and badges.
+
+### Interactive
+- **Primary Purple** (`#533afd`): Primary link color, active states, selected elements.
+- **Purple Hover** (`#4434d4`): Darker purple for hover states on primary elements.
+- **Purple Deep** (`#2e2b8c`): `--hds-color-button-ui-iconHover`. Dark purple for icon hover states.
+- **Purple Light** (`#b9b9f9`): `--hds-color-action-bg-subduedHover`. Soft lavender for subdued hover backgrounds.
+- **Purple Mid** (`#665efd`): `--hds-color-input-selector-text-range`. Range selector and input highlight color.
+
+### Neutral Scale
+- **Heading** (`#061b31`): Primary headings, nav text, strong labels.
+- **Label** (`#273951`): `--hds-color-input-text-label`. Form labels, secondary headings.
+- **Body** (`#64748d`): Secondary text, descriptions, captions.
+- **Success Green** (`#15be53`): Status badges, success indicators (with 0.2-0.4 alpha for backgrounds/borders).
+- **Success Text** (`#108c3d`): Success badge text color.
+- **Lemon** (`#9b6829`): `--hds-color-core-lemon-500`. Warning and highlight accent.
+
+### Surface & Borders
+- **Border Default** (`#e5edf5`): Standard border color for cards, dividers, and containers.
+- **Border Purple** (`#b9b9f9`): Active/selected state borders on buttons and inputs.
+- **Border Soft Purple** (`#d6d9fc`): Subtle purple-tinted borders for secondary elements.
+- **Border Magenta** (`#ffd7ef`): Pink-tinted borders for magenta-themed elements.
+- **Border Dashed** (`#362baa`): Dashed borders for drop zones and placeholder elements.
+
+### Shadow Colors
+- **Shadow Blue** (`rgba(50,50,93,0.25)`): The signature -- blue-tinted primary shadow color.
+- **Shadow Dark Blue** (`rgba(3,3,39,0.25)`): Deeper blue shadow for elevated elements.
+- **Shadow Black** (`rgba(0,0,0,0.1)`): Secondary shadow layer for depth reinforcement.
+- **Shadow Ambient** (`rgba(23,23,23,0.08)`): Soft ambient shadow for subtle elevation.
+- **Shadow Soft** (`rgba(23,23,23,0.06)`): Minimal ambient shadow for light lift.
+
+## 3. Typography Rules
+
+### Font Family
+- **Primary**: `sohne-var`, with fallback: `SF Pro Display`
+- **Monospace**: `SourceCodePro`, with fallback: `SFMono-Regular`
+- **OpenType Features**: `"ss01"` enabled globally on all sohne-var text; `"tnum"` for tabular numbers on financial data and captions.
+
+### Hierarchy
+
+| Role | Font | Size | Weight | Line Height | Letter Spacing | Features | Notes |
+|------|------|------|--------|-------------|----------------|----------|-------|
+| Display Hero | sohne-var | 56px (3.50rem) | 300 | 1.03 (tight) | -1.4px | ss01 | Maximum size, whisper-weight authority |
+| Display Large | sohne-var | 48px (3.00rem) | 300 | 1.15 (tight) | -0.96px | ss01 | Secondary hero headlines |
+| Section Heading | sohne-var | 32px (2.00rem) | 300 | 1.10 (tight) | -0.64px | ss01 | Feature section titles |
+| Sub-heading Large | sohne-var | 26px (1.63rem) | 300 | 1.12 (tight) | -0.26px | ss01 | Card headings, sub-sections |
+| Sub-heading | sohne-var | 22px (1.38rem) | 300 | 1.10 (tight) | -0.22px | ss01 | Smaller section heads |
+| Body Large | sohne-var | 18px (1.13rem) | 300 | 1.40 | normal | ss01 | Feature descriptions, intro text |
+| Body | sohne-var | 16px (1.00rem) | 300-400 | 1.40 | normal | ss01 | Standard reading text |
+| Button | sohne-var | 16px (1.00rem) | 400 | 1.00 (tight) | normal | ss01 | Primary button text |
+| Button Small | sohne-var | 14px (0.88rem) | 400 | 1.00 (tight) | normal | ss01 | Secondary/compact buttons |
+| Link | sohne-var | 14px (0.88rem) | 400 | 1.00 (tight) | normal | ss01 | Navigation links |
+| Caption | sohne-var | 13px (0.81rem) | 400 | normal | normal | ss01 | Small labels, metadata |
+| Caption Small | sohne-var | 12px (0.75rem) | 300-400 | 1.33-1.45 | normal | ss01 | Fine print, timestamps |
+| Caption Tabular | sohne-var | 12px (0.75rem) | 300-400 | 1.33 | -0.36px | tnum | Financial data, numbers |
+| Micro | sohne-var | 10px (0.63rem) | 300 | 1.15 (tight) | 0.1px | ss01 | Tiny labels, axis markers |
+| Micro Tabular | sohne-var | 10px (0.63rem) | 300 | 1.15 (tight) | -0.3px | tnum | Chart data, small numbers |
+| Nano | sohne-var | 8px (0.50rem) | 300 | 1.07 (tight) | normal | ss01 | Smallest labels |
+| Code Body | SourceCodePro | 12px (0.75rem) | 500 | 2.00 (relaxed) | normal | -- | Code blocks, syntax |
+| Code Bold | SourceCodePro | 12px (0.75rem) | 700 | 2.00 (relaxed) | normal | -- | Bold code, keywords |
+| Code Label | SourceCodePro | 12px (0.75rem) | 500 | 2.00 (relaxed) | normal | uppercase | Technical labels |
+| Code Micro | SourceCodePro | 9px (0.56rem) | 500 | 1.00 (tight) | normal | ss01 | Tiny code annotations |
+
+### Principles
+- **Light weight as signature**: Weight 300 at display sizes is Stripe's most distinctive typographic choice. Where others use 600-700 to command attention, Stripe uses lightness as luxury -- the text is so confident it doesn't need weight to be authoritative.
+- **ss01 everywhere**: The `"ss01"` stylistic set is non-negotiable. It modifies specific glyphs (likely alternate `a`, `g`, `l` forms) to create a more geometric, contemporary feel across all sohne-var text.
+- **Two OpenType modes**: `"ss01"` for display/body text, `"tnum"` for tabular numerals in financial data. These never overlap -- a number in a paragraph uses ss01, a number in a data table uses tnum.
+- **Progressive tracking**: Letter-spacing tightens proportionally with size: -1.4px at 56px, -0.96px at 48px, -0.64px at 32px, -0.26px at 26px, normal at 16px and below.
+- **Two-weight simplicity**: Primarily 300 (body and headings) and 400 (UI/buttons). No bold (700) in the primary font -- SourceCodePro uses 500/700 for code contrast.
+
+## 4. Component Stylings
+
+### Buttons
+
+**Primary Purple**
+- Background: `#533afd`
+- Text: `#ffffff`
+- Padding: 8px 16px
+- Radius: 4px
+- Font: 16px sohne-var weight 400, `"ss01"`
+- Hover: `#4434d4` background
+- Use: Primary CTA ("Start now", "Contact sales")
+
+**Ghost / Outlined**
+- Background: transparent
+- Text: `#533afd`
+- Padding: 8px 16px
+- Radius: 4px
+- Border: `1px solid #b9b9f9`
+- Font: 16px sohne-var weight 400, `"ss01"`
+- Hover: background shifts to `rgba(83,58,253,0.05)`
+- Use: Secondary actions
+
+**Transparent Info**
+- Background: transparent
+- Text: `#2874ad`
+- Padding: 8px 16px
+- Radius: 4px
+- Border: `1px solid rgba(43,145,223,0.2)`
+- Use: Tertiary/info-level actions
+
+**Neutral Ghost**
+- Background: transparent (`rgba(255,255,255,0)`)
+- Text: `rgba(16,16,16,0.3)`
+- Padding: 8px 16px
+- Radius: 4px
+- Outline: `1px solid rgb(212,222,233)`
+- Use: Disabled or muted actions
+
+### Cards & Containers
+- Background: `#ffffff`
+- Border: `1px solid #e5edf5` (standard) or `1px solid #061b31` (dark accent)
+- Radius: 4px (tight), 5px (standard), 6px (comfortable), 8px (featured)
+- Shadow (standard): `rgba(50,50,93,0.25) 0px 30px 45px -30px, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 0px 18px 36px -18px`
+- Shadow (ambient): `rgba(23,23,23,0.08) 0px 15px 35px 0px`
+- Hover: shadow intensifies, often adding the blue-tinted layer
+
+### Badges / Tags / Pills
+**Neutral Pill**
+- Background: `#ffffff`
+- Text: `#000000`
+- Padding: 0px 6px
+- Radius: 4px
+- Border: `1px solid #f6f9fc`
+- Font: 11px weight 400
+
+**Success Badge**
+- Background: `rgba(21,190,83,0.2)`
+- Text: `#108c3d`
+- Padding: 1px 6px
+- Radius: 4px
+- Border: `1px solid rgba(21,190,83,0.4)`
+- Font: 10px weight 300
+
+### Inputs & Forms
+- Border: `1px solid #e5edf5`
+- Radius: 4px
+- Focus: `1px solid #533afd` or purple ring
+- Label: `#273951`, 14px sohne-var
+- Text: `#061b31`
+- Placeholder: `#64748d`
+
+### Navigation
+- Clean horizontal nav on white, sticky with blur backdrop
+- Brand logotype left-aligned
+- Links: sohne-var 14px weight 400, `#061b31` text with `"ss01"`
+- Radius: 6px on nav container
+- CTA: purple button right-aligned ("Sign in", "Start now")
+- Mobile: hamburger toggle with 6px radius
+
+### Decorative Elements
+**Dashed Borders**
+- `1px dashed #362baa` (purple) for placeholder/drop zones
+- `1px dashed #ffd7ef` (magenta) for magenta-themed decorative borders
+
+**Gradient Accents**
+- Ruby-to-magenta gradients (`#ea2261` to `#f96bee`) for hero decorations
+- Brand dark sections use `#1c1e54` backgrounds with white text
+
+## 5. Layout Principles
+
+### Spacing System
+- Base unit: 8px
+- Scale: 1px, 2px, 4px, 6px, 8px, 10px, 11px, 12px, 14px, 16px, 18px, 20px
+- Notable: The scale is dense at the small end (every 2px from 4-12), reflecting Stripe's precision-oriented UI for financial data
+
+### Grid & Container
+- Max content width: approximately 1080px
+- Hero: centered single-column with generous padding, lightweight headlines
+- Feature sections: 2-3 column grids for feature cards
+- Full-width dark sections with `#1c1e54` background for brand immersion
+- Code/dashboard previews as contained cards with blue-tinted shadows
+
+### Whitespace Philosophy
+- **Precision spacing**: Unlike the vast emptiness of minimalist systems, Stripe uses measured, purposeful whitespace. Every gap is a deliberate typographic choice.
+- **Dense data, generous chrome**: Financial data displays (tables, charts) are tightly packed, but the UI chrome around them is generously spaced. This creates a sense of controlled density -- like a well-organized spreadsheet in a beautiful frame.
+- **Section rhythm**: White sections alternate with dark brand sections (`#1c1e54`), creating a dramatic light/dark cadence that prevents monotony without introducing arbitrary color.
+
+### Border Radius Scale
+- Micro (1px): Fine-grained elements, subtle rounding
+- Standard (4px): Buttons, inputs, badges, cards -- the workhorse
+- Comfortable (5px): Standard card containers
+- Relaxed (6px): Navigation, larger interactive elements
+- Large (8px): Featured cards, hero elements
+- Compound: `0px 0px 6px 6px` for bottom-rounded containers (tab panels, dropdown footers)
+
+## 6. Depth & Elevation
+
+| Level | Treatment | Use |
+|-------|-----------|-----|
+| Flat (Level 0) | No shadow | Page background, inline text |
+| Ambient (Level 1) | `rgba(23,23,23,0.06) 0px 3px 6px` | Subtle card lift, hover hints |
+| Standard (Level 2) | `rgba(23,23,23,0.08) 0px 15px 35px` | Standard cards, content panels |
+| Elevated (Level 3) | `rgba(50,50,93,0.25) 0px 30px 45px -30px, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 0px 18px 36px -18px` | Featured cards, dropdowns, popovers |
+| Deep (Level 4) | `rgba(3,3,39,0.25) 0px 14px 21px -14px, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 0px 8px 17px -8px` | Modals, floating panels |
+| Ring (Accessibility) | `2px solid #533afd` outline | Keyboard focus ring |
+
+**Shadow Philosophy**: Stripe's shadow system is built on a principle of chromatic depth. Where most design systems use neutral gray or black shadows, Stripe's primary shadow color (`rgba(50,50,93,0.25)`) is a deep blue-gray that echoes the brand's navy palette. This creates shadows that don't just add depth -- they add brand atmosphere. The multi-layer approach pairs this blue-tinted shadow with a pure black secondary layer (`rgba(0,0,0,0.1)`) at a different offset, creating a parallax-like depth where the branded shadow sits farther from the element and the neutral shadow sits closer. The negative spread values (-30px, -18px) ensure shadows don't extend beyond the element's footprint horizontally, keeping elevation vertical and controlled.
+
+### Decorative Depth
+- Dark brand sections (`#1c1e54`) create immersive depth through background color contrast
+- Gradient overlays with ruby-to-magenta transitions for hero decorations
+- Shadow color `rgba(0,55,112,0.08)` (`--hds-color-shadow-sm-top`) for top-edge shadows on sticky elements
+
+## 7. Do's and Don'ts
+
+### Do
+- Use sohne-var with `"ss01"` on every text element -- the stylistic set IS the brand
+- Use weight 300 for all headlines and body text -- lightness is the signature
+- Apply blue-tinted shadows (`rgba(50,50,93,0.25)`) for all elevated elements
+- Use `#061b31` (deep navy) for headings instead of `#000000` -- the warmth matters
+- Keep border-radius between 4px-8px -- conservative rounding is intentional
+- Use `"tnum"` for any tabular/financial number display
+- Layer shadows: blue-tinted far + neutral close for depth parallax
+- Use `#533afd` purple as the primary interactive/CTA color
+
+### Don't
+- Don't use weight 600-700 for sohne-var headlines -- weight 300 is the brand voice
+- Don't use large border-radius (12px+, pill shapes) on cards or buttons -- Stripe is conservative
+- Don't use neutral gray shadows -- always tint with blue (`rgba(50,50,93,...)`)
+- Don't skip `"ss01"` on any sohne-var text -- the alternate glyphs define the personality
+- Don't use pure black (`#000000`) for headings -- always `#061b31` deep navy
+- Don't use warm accent colors (orange, yellow) for interactive elements -- purple is primary
+- Don't apply positive letter-spacing at display sizes -- Stripe tracks tight
+- Don't use the magenta/ruby accents for buttons or links -- they're decorative/gradient only
+
+## 8. Responsive Behavior
+
+### Breakpoints
+| Name | Width | Key Changes |
+|------|-------|-------------|
+| Mobile | <640px | Single column, reduced heading sizes, stacked cards |
+| Tablet | 640-1024px | 2-column grids, moderate padding |
+| Desktop | 1024-1280px | Full layout, 3-column feature grids |
+| Large Desktop | >1280px | Centered content with generous margins |
+
+### Touch Targets
+- Buttons use comfortable padding (8px-16px vertical)
+- Navigation links at 14px with adequate spacing
+- Badges have 6px horizontal padding minimum for tap targets
+- Mobile nav toggle with 6px radius button
+
+### Collapsing Strategy
+- Hero: 56px display -> 32px on mobile, weight 300 maintained
+- Navigation: horizontal links + CTAs -> hamburger toggle
+- Feature cards: 3-column -> 2-column -> single column stacked
+- Dark brand sections: maintain full-width treatment, reduce internal padding
+- Financial data tables: horizontal scroll on mobile
+- Section spacing: 64px+ -> 40px on mobile
+- Typography scale compresses: 56px -> 48px -> 32px hero sizes across breakpoints
+
+### Image Behavior
+- Dashboard/product screenshots maintain blue-tinted shadow at all sizes
+- Hero gradient decorations simplify on mobile
+- Code blocks maintain `SourceCodePro` treatment, may horizontally scroll
+- Card images maintain consistent 4px-6px border-radius
+
+## 9. Agent Prompt Guide
+
+### Quick Color Reference
+- Primary CTA: Stripe Purple (`#533afd`)
+- CTA Hover: Purple Dark (`#4434d4`)
+- Background: Pure White (`#ffffff`)
+- Heading text: Deep Navy (`#061b31`)
+- Body text: Slate (`#64748d`)
+- Label text: Dark Slate (`#273951`)
+- Border: Soft Blue (`#e5edf5`)
+- Link: Stripe Purple (`#533afd`)
+- Dark section: Brand Dark (`#1c1e54`)
+- Success: Green (`#15be53`)
+- Accent decorative: Ruby (`#ea2261`), Magenta (`#f96bee`)
+
+### Example Component Prompts
+- "Create a hero section on white background. Headline at 48px sohne-var weight 300, line-height 1.15, letter-spacing -0.96px, color #061b31, font-feature-settings 'ss01'. Subtitle at 18px weight 300, line-height 1.40, color #64748d. Purple CTA button (#533afd, 4px radius, 8px 16px padding, white text) and ghost button (transparent, 1px solid #b9b9f9, #533afd text, 4px radius)."
+- "Design a card: white background, 1px solid #e5edf5 border, 6px radius. Shadow: rgba(50,50,93,0.25) 0px 30px 45px -30px, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 0px 18px 36px -18px. Title at 22px sohne-var weight 300, letter-spacing -0.22px, color #061b31, 'ss01'. Body at 16px weight 300, #64748d."
+- "Build a success badge: rgba(21,190,83,0.2) background, #108c3d text, 4px radius, 1px 6px padding, 10px sohne-var weight 300, border 1px solid rgba(21,190,83,0.4)."
+- "Create navigation: white sticky header with backdrop-filter blur(12px). sohne-var 14px weight 400 for links, #061b31 text, 'ss01'. Purple CTA 'Start now' right-aligned (#533afd bg, white text, 4px radius). Nav container 6px radius."
+- "Design a dark brand section: #1c1e54 background, white text. Headline 32px sohne-var weight 300, letter-spacing -0.64px, 'ss01'. Body 16px weight 300, rgba(255,255,255,0.7). Cards inside use rgba(255,255,255,0.1) border with 6px radius."
+
+### Iteration Guide
+1. Always enable `font-feature-settings: "ss01"` on sohne-var text -- this is the brand's typographic DNA
+2. Weight 300 is the default; use 400 only for buttons/links/navigation
+3. Shadow formula: `rgba(50,50,93,0.25) 0px Y1 B1 -S1, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 0px Y2 B2 -S2` where Y1/B1 are larger (far shadow) and Y2/B2 are smaller (near shadow)
+4. Heading color is `#061b31` (deep navy), body is `#64748d` (slate), labels are `#273951` (dark slate)
+5. Border-radius stays in the 4px-8px range -- never use pill shapes or large rounding
+6. Use `"tnum"` for any numbers in tables, charts, or financial displays
+7. Dark sections use `#1c1e54` -- not black, not gray, but a deep branded indigo
+8. SourceCodePro for code at 12px/500 with 2.00 line-height (very generous for readability)