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Directus

An open-source headless CMS and backend-as-a-service that lets non-technical teams manage content while developers build.

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Visit: https://directus.io

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01

Identity DNA

backenddatabaseteamAPIno-code

A universal remote control for your entire database infrastructure.

02

Color

#FFFFFFInk
#090909BG
#151515BG soft
#A0A0A0Muted
rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08)Line

High-contrast monochrome with subtle elevation through slightly lighter grays.

03

Typography

transitional-serif · humanist-sans · geometric-mono

Use serif for major headlines to add editorial weight. · Use sans-serif for all UI elements and body copy. · Reserve monospace for code snippets and technical UI elements.

04

Spacing

4px
8px
12px
16px
24px
32px
48px
64px
96px

An 8px baseline grid creates consistent vertical rhythm across large sections.

05

Surfaces

sm · 6px
md · 12px
lg · 20px
pill · 999px

1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08)

0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) · 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4)

06

Layout

1280container
12columns
24pxgutter
768 / 1024breakpoints

A full-width dark canvas with a sticky header and centered content columns.

07

Motion & Interaction

200msmicro
400mssmall
800msmedium
cubic-bezier(0.44, 0, 0.56, 1)easing

Subtle color transitions on interactive elements. · Smooth opacity fades for content reveals.

Buttons and links subtly change opacity or background brightness. · Immediate visual feedback via subtle scaling or color shifts.

08

Components

09

Voice & Don'ts

10

Inside the pack — real screenshots

Captured from the live site · real computed styles

11

System prompt

Directus is a developer-focused backend-as-a-service platform with a refined, monochromatic dark mode aesthetic. The design relies on a near-black #090909 background and white #FFFFFF text, accented by subtle grays (#151515, #A0A0A0). Typography is a mix of transitional serif for bold headlines and humanist sans for UI, with geometric monospace for code. The layout is spacious and centered. Critical donts: avoid bright colors, don't use bubbly UI elements, and don't clutter the interface. The voice is professional and benefits-driven, targeting technical teams.

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