- Role
- Concept, layout, typography
- Timeline
- Spring 2026
- Project type
- Design study
- Status
- Concept
Idea
Brutalism on the web is often mistaken for chaos. This study tests the opposite. Strict grids, high contrast ratios, a single accent colour, and display type pushed far enough that it becomes part of the composition.
No fictional company, no fake claim. The page shows how typography and negative space alone can hold a hierarchy together, without a single illustration.
System
One display typeface in two weights, one mono for micro text. Only black, white, and a single neon green token. Buttons are outlined rather than solid, tags use a crisp pixel border.
Motion is minimal. No parallax, no carousels. Instead a vertical marker rail on the right edge shows section order and pulses with scroll.
Takeaway
A template for projects that have substance but do not need theatre. The display type scales with the viewport, the accent token can be swapped per brand, and the page runs without imagery. It now sits in the backlog waiting for the first real project that wants to wear this tone.
Stack
- Next.js 16
- TypeScript
- Tailwind CSS
- Custom type system
