Prerequisite: Complete your Codex first. Your brand strategy should inform your visual choices.
How to set up your design
Choose your theme
Toggle between Light and Dark theme. This sets the overall look for your brand materials.
Set your colors
Configure three color settings:
- Primary Color — Used for buttons and key elements. Toggle on Gradient to set a two-color gradient with an adjustable angle (0-360°).
- Primary Text Color — The color of text on buttons.
- Accent Color — Used for links and highlights.
Choose your font
Select a font from the dropdown. Each option shows a visual preview of the typeface. See the full list below.
Adjust text accessibility
- Font Size — Slide from 1 (smallest) to 4 (largest)
- Bold Text — Toggle on for heavier font weight (recommended for mature audiences)
Select button rounding
Choose how rounded your buttons appear:
| Option | Effect |
|---|---|
| Square | Sharp corners |
| XS | Slightly rounded |
| SM | Moderately rounded |
| LG | Noticeably rounded |
| XL | Very rounded |
| Round | Fully circular ends |
Set background texture (optional)
Choose between three modes:
- None — Uses default theme background
- Image — Upload a custom background texture image
- Color — Set a solid color or gradient background
Upload your logos
Upload two versions of your logo:
- Light Theme Logo — Used when your brand theme is set to light
- Dark Theme Logo — Used when your brand theme is set to dark
Preview your design
The live preview on the right side of the page updates in real time. Toggle between Desktop and Mobile views to check how your design looks on different devices.
Available fonts
Inter, Hurme Geometric Sans 1, Host Grotesk, Roboto, Open Sans, Lato, Montserrat, Poppins, Source Sans Pro, Nunito, Raleway, Ubuntu, Playfair Display, Merriweather, Oswald, Lora, PT SansTips
- Start with your brand colors. Choose a primary color that reflects your brand, then build around it.
- Test on real content. Use the live preview with both desktop and mobile views before saving.
- Consider accessibility. Use the font size and bold text options to ensure readability for all audiences.
- Keep it simple. A clean design system works better than an overly complex one.