Design reference 45 · Retro & experimental
Raw Manifesto
Let language and direct access carry the entire identity.
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Design specification
Philosophy and fit. Let language and direct access carry the entire identity. Suitable for artist statements, small organisations, independent publishing, and intentionally austere portfolios.
Visual grammar. Use a near-unadorned page, exceptionally large opening text, abrupt but deliberate changes in scale, visible underlined links, and full-width rules. A standard sans serif or serif family can do all the work. Keep the palette nearly monochrome, with a single functional link colour. Navigation is an explicit line of destinations, followed by a clear document sequence.
Specimen and flow. *Common Room* is a fictional artist-run programme. Read its opening statement, follow the current programme link, and inspect one event’s practical details. Supporting pages are a chronological archive and a plain contact page with a functional demonstration form.
Mobile and motion. Headline sizes adapt to the available width, while body text keeps a comfortable measure. Source order is visual order. The default experience contains no animation or overlay navigation.
Identity and effort. Preserve textual force and deliberate sparseness; avoid turning minimal styling into broken layout or quietly restoring rounded cards and sales sections. Effort: low.
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Reference images
- Desktop — 1440 × 1000 viewport
- Phone — 390 × 844 viewport
- Supporting state — 1440 × 1000 viewport
- Full page — 1440 × 1000 viewport
Supporting routes
Reuse
Use and adapt the original code and specifications for personal or commercial work under MIT. Keep applicable font and photo notices. The ZIP includes the complete runnable reference and its local assets.