Design System inspired by Reddit
Social platform. Orange-red brand, thread-based layout, community-driven.
npx getdesign@latest add redditRun this command from your project root, then ask your AI assistant to use DESIGN.md for UI work.
Social platform. Orange-red brand, thread-based layout, community-driven.
DESIGN SYSTEM INSPIRATION OF REDDIT
Social platform. Orange-red brand, thread-based layout, community-driven.
Color Palette
Social platform. Orange-red brand, thread-based layout, community-driven.
Typography
A type system inspired by Reddit.
Cards
Card patterns inspired by Reddit.
Components
Other component primitives mapped from the Reddit spec.
Design System Inspired by Reddit
1. Visual Theme & Atmosphere
Social platform. Orange-red brand, thread-based layout, community-driven.
Key Characteristics:
- Orange-red (#FF4500) as iconic brand color
- Thread-based nested comment layout
- Subreddit community navigation pattern
- Upvote/downvote karma system UI
- Award and flair badge system
2. Color Palette & Roles
Primary
- Reddit Orange (
#FF4500): Brand color - Dark (
#1A1A1B): Brand color - Surface (
#272729): Brand color - White (
#FFFFFF): Brand color - Light BG (
#DAE0E6): Brand color - Gray (
#818384): Brand color - Blue (
#0079D3): Brand color - Border (
#343536): Brand color
3. Typography Rules
Font Family
- Display & UI:
system-ui,Noto Sans
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
- Reddit Orange:
#FF4500 - Dark:
#1A1A1B - Surface:
#272729 - White:
#FFFFFF - Light BG:
#DAE0E6 - Gray:
#818384
Typography
- Font:
system-ui,Noto Sans