Design System inspired by Canva
Design tool. Purple-teal brand, template-driven, democratized design.
npx getdesign@latest add canvaRun this command from your project root, then ask your AI assistant to use DESIGN.md for UI work.
Design tool. Purple-teal brand, template-driven, democratized design.
DESIGN SYSTEM INSPIRATION OF CANVA
Design tool. Purple-teal brand, template-driven, democratized design.
Color Palette
Design tool. Purple-teal brand, template-driven, democratized design.
Typography
A type system inspired by Canva.
Cards
Card patterns inspired by Canva.
Components
Other component primitives mapped from the Canva spec.
Design System Inspired by Canva
1. Visual Theme & Atmosphere
Design tool. Purple-teal brand, template-driven, democratized design.
Key Characteristics:
- Purple (#7D2AE8) and teal (#00C4CC) dual brand
- Template-driven grid browsing layout
- Democratized design tool aesthetic
- Drag-and-drop canvas interface
- Category-based template discovery
2. Color Palette & Roles
Primary
- Canva Purple (
#7D2AE8): Brand color - Canva Teal (
#00C4CC): Brand color - White (
#FFFFFF): Brand color - Dark (
#0D1216): Brand color - Light BG (
#F5F5F5): Brand color - Gray (
#6B7280): Brand color - Blue (
#3B82F6): Brand color - Pink (
#FF3366): Brand color
3. Typography Rules
Font Family
- Display & UI:
Canva Sans,system-ui
Hierarchy
| Role | Size | Weight | Line Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 64px | 700 | 1.1 |
| H1 | 48px | 700 | 1.2 |
| H2 | 32px | 600 | 1.3 |
| Body | 16px | 400 | 1.6 |
| Small | 14px | 400 | 1.5 |
| Code | 14px | 400 | 1.6 |
4. Component Stylings
Buttons, cards, and inputs follow the brand's visual language with consistent use of the primary color palette and border-radius conventions.
5. Layout Principles
- Base unit: 4-8px
- Max container: 1100-1200px
- Consistent section spacing: 80-120px vertical
6. Depth & Elevation
Depth communicated through background color shifts, subtle shadows, or border treatments.
7. Do's and Don'ts
Do
- Follow the established color palette strictly
- Maintain typographic hierarchy
- Use brand-consistent border-radius
Don't
- Introduce off-brand colors
- Use inconsistent spacing
- Override the established visual language
8. Responsive Behavior
| Breakpoint | Width |
|---|---|
| Mobile | <640px |
| Tablet | 640-1024px |
| Desktop | >1024px |
9. Agent Prompt Guide
Quick Color Reference
- Canva Purple:
#7D2AE8 - Canva Teal:
#00C4CC - White:
#FFFFFF - Dark:
#0D1216 - Light BG:
#F5F5F5 - Gray:
#6B7280
Typography
- Font:
Canva Sans,system-ui