Brandmine Design System

A comprehensive guide to Brandmine's visual language, components, and patterns.

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Welcome to the Brandmine Design System

This design system documents the visual language, components, and patterns that make up the Brandmine platform. It serves as both a reference and a tool for maintaining design consistency across our multilingual site.

Design system coverage:

90% complete

Foundations

Core design tokens and principles that form the foundation of our visual language.

Components

Reusable UI elements that can be combined to create interfaces.

Patterns

Common UI patterns and compositions used throughout the site.

How to Use This Design System

This design system serves several purposes:

  1. Reference: Look up specific component styles, color values, or spacing guidelines
  2. Guidance: Understand when and how to use different components and patterns
  3. Copy-Paste: Easily copy HTML code for components to use in your pages
  4. Consistency: Ensure visual and interaction consistency across the site

For Designers

Use the design system to understand the visual language of Brandmine, including our brand identity, color palette, typography, and spacing system. Reference the component documentation to ensure your designs align with our established patterns.

For Developers

Copy component HTML directly from the examples to implement consistent UI elements. Reference the guidelines for proper usage and accessibility considerations. Use the documented includes and templates to maintain consistency across the multilingual site.

Design Principles

Brandmine's design system is built on these core principles:

  1. Clarity: Simple, clean designs that communicate clearly across languages
  2. Consistency: Predictable patterns and behaviors throughout the site
  3. Accessibility: Designs that work for everyone, regardless of ability
  4. Flexibility: Components that adapt to different contexts and content
  5. Cultural Sensitivity: Designs that respect and function well across cultural contexts

Implementation Approach

Our design system is implemented with these technical considerations:

  • Jekyll-based: Leverages Jekyll includes, layouts, and data files
  • CSS Variables: Uses CSS custom properties for design tokens
  • Responsive Design: All components adapt to various screen sizes
  • Multilingual Support: Automatic adaptation to English, Russian, and Chinese
  • Performance Optimized: Efficient code and image handling

Updates and Maintenance

This design system is a living document that evolves alongside our product. Components are added and refined as our design language matures.

The design system was last updated on: March 25, 2025