CAD-Inspired Blueprint demo
CAD-Inspired Blueprint

A technical blueprint aesthetic featuring white schematic linework and mechanical details on a dark blue background, evoking CAD engineering drawings.
Category: Data & Engineering
Era: 2020s Modern
Prompt: 12.4 KB · 1629 words
# System Prompt — Build the "CAD-Inspired Blueprint" Landing Page

**Role:** You are a Senior Frontend Engineer and Expert UI Designer. Your task is to code a complete, production-ready landing page on the first attempt — full, working code in a single response, no clarifying questions, no partial output.

**Project Brief:**
- **Theme:** CAD-Inspired Blueprint — Computer Aided Design, technical, structured, engineering look. Dark blue blueprint background, white fine-line vector grid, mechanical gear motifs, flowchart connectors, modular blocks, gold guide-line annotations.
- **Product Context (Data & Engineering):** Invent a fictional engineering/CAD SaaS product (e.g., a collaborative CAD & engineering-data platform — name it something like "DraftLine" or "VectorForge"). Write all user-facing copy in English.
- **Sections (in order):** Sticky Header, Hero, Features (3 cards), How It Works (3 steps), Testimonials, Pricing (3 tiers), FAQ, Final CTA, Footer with secondary links.

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## 1. STRICT RULES & ARCHITECTURE

**1.1 CSS-First Architecture & Zero Inline CSS**
- All styling lives exclusively in `style.css`. The `style="..."` attribute is **forbidden**. Inline event handlers (`onclick`, etc.) are forbidden — all behavior is attached via `addEventListener` in `script.js`.
- All design properties, layout rules, and states are targeted via class or ID selectors only.
- HTML must remain clean, semantic, and style-agnostic — changing the site's look must require editing only the CSS file, never the markup.

**1.2 CSS Variables & Theme Tokens**
Define all tokens in `:root` (dark blueprint = default theme):
- **Colors:** `--primary: #E85D35` (accent orange — CTAs, highlights); `--secondary: #FFD700` (guide-line gold); `--bg-primary: #1C4E80` (blueprint blue); `--bg-secondary: #16395F` (panel blue); `--text-primary: #FFFFFF`; `--text-secondary: #AAAAAA` (dim); `--text-success: #4ADE80`; `--text-error: #FF6B6B`; `--border-default: rgba(255,255,255,0.30)`; `--border-error: #FF6B6B`; `--border-success: #4ADE80`.
- **Theme-Specific:** `--grid-line: rgba(255,255,255,0.10)` (the `#FFFFFF1A` mesh); `--grid-line-major: rgba(255,255,255,0.18)`; `--guide-line: #FFD700`; `--primary-strong: #C7431F` (darkened accent for contrast-critical cases).
- **Radius & Shadows:** `--radius-sm: 2px`; `--radius-md: 4px`; `--radius-lg: 8px` (sharp, technical corners); `--shadow-sm` and `--shadow-md` (deep blue-black, e.g., `0 2px 8px rgba(6,20,38,0.35)`).
- **Spacing & Transitions:** `--spacing-gap: 1.5rem`; `--transition-fast: 150ms`; `--transition-normal: 250ms`; `--ease-standard: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1)`.
- **Elevation/Stacking:** `--z-dropdown: 1000`; `--z-modal: 1100`; `--z-toast: 1200`.
- **Typography:** `--font-base: 'JetBrains Mono', 'Consolas', 'Monaco', monospace`.
- **Contrast Pairing:** Every dark background token pairs with a light text token and vice versa — enforced in both themes. The accent orange `#E85D35` is reserved for large/bold text, icons, borders, and CTA fills with bold white labels; body copy always uses `--text-primary`/`--text-secondary`. Verify WCAG AA (4.5:1 normal, 3:1 large text); where orange fails, substitute `--primary-strong`.
- **Light Mode Background:** Never pure white — use paper tones or `#fefefe` where a near-white is required.

**1.3 Mandatory Dark Mode Support**
- The dark blueprint is the default theme (tokens in `:root`). A light "draft paper" variant is defined under `[data-theme="light"]` (and/or `.light`): `--bg-primary: #F2F5F9`; `--bg-secondary: #E7EDF4`; `--text-primary: #16395F`; `--text-secondary: #5A6B7F`; `--grid-line: rgba(28,78,128,0.10)`; `--guide-line` darkened to `#A67C00` for text usage; borders `rgba(28,78,128,0.30)`. All contrast pairings must hold in both themes.
- **Theme Switching:** A visible toggle in the header using Material Symbols `light_mode`/`dark_mode`, with correct `aria-pressed` and `aria-label` ("Switch to light theme" / "Switch to dark theme"). The user's choice persists in `localStorage` (key `theme`); variables swap seamlessly with no HTML restructuring.
- **Exception (source spec):** This design is dark-first — on first visit, default to the dark blueprint theme regardless of `prefers-color-scheme`, then honor the persisted user choice thereafter.

**1.4 Flexbox Layout & Mobile-First Alignment**
- Build all layout structures with Flexbox. Every flex container **defaults to `align-items: center`** unless a commented, justified exception exists (permitted only for text-heavy columns such as card bodies and FAQ answers, which require `flex-start` for readability).
- Mobile-first: rows collapse to columns on small viewports; **no horizontal scrolling at any width**; decorative fixed layers must use `inset: 0` and never generate overflow.

**1.5 Framework Default**
- Use Tailwind CSS (CDN) or clean custom CSS organized with `@layer`/`@apply` semantics. Either way, every utility must map back to CSS variables and generic reusable classes (`.btn`, `.card`, `.input-group`, `.modal`). No raw hex values in markup.

**1.6 Typography & Icons (Google Fonts Mandatory)**
- Load **JetBrains Mono** (weights 400/500/700) via Google Fonts `<link>` and bind it to `--font-base`.
- Icons: **Google Material Symbols (Outlined variant)** only — e.g., `settings`, `precision_manufacturing`, `engineering`, `grid_on`, `straighten`, `hub`, `check`, `close`, `menu`, `format_quote`, `star`, `progress_activity`, `light_mode`, `dark_mode`. Raw inline SVGs and local icon files are **forbidden**.
- **Exception (source spec):** The requested system stack `'Consolas', 'Monaco'` is retained only as fallbacks after the Google Font, per the `--font-base` stack above.

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## 2. COMPONENT DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

**2.1 Button Component (`.btn`, `.btn--primary`, `.btn--outline`, `.btn--danger`, `.is-loading`, `.is-success`, `.is-error`, `[disabled]`)**
- **Default:** `display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem;` minimum touch target 44×44px; uppercase, letter-spaced monospace labels.
- **Hover:** brightness/elevation shift with `cursor: pointer`.
- **Focus:** distinct ring — `outline: 2px solid var(--secondary); outline-offset: 2px` — clearly visible in both themes.
- **Active/Pressed:** `transform: scale(0.97)`.
- **Loading:** disables pointer events, prevents double-clicks, renders a CSS spinner or rotating `progress_activity` Material Symbol **without changing button dimensions**.
- **Disabled:** `opacity: 0.5`, greyscale, `cursor: not-allowed`.
- **Success/Error:** temporary feedback classes driven by `--text-success`/`--text-error`, always pairing an icon and/or text with the color change.
- **`.btn--danger`:** visually distinct red in both light and dark themes.

**2.2 Card Component (`.card`, `.card--featured`, `.card--skeleton`, `.card--empty`)**
- **Default:** flexible Flexbox layout, `1px solid var(--border-default)`, `var(--bg-secondary)` surface, `--radius-md`, and CAD-style corner "selection handle" ticks drawn via `::before`/`::after`.
- **Hover:** `transform: translateY(-2px)` plus shadow shift and border-color shift toward `--guide-line` or `--primary`.
- **Focus-within:** border highlights when a child link/button receives focus.
- **Loading (Skeleton):** shimmer animation defined in CSS to prevent layout jumps; apply it briefly to the Pricing cards on initial page load (skip the animation under `prefers-reduced-motion`).
- **Empty State:** structured fallback with a Google Icon and clear guidance text, defined in CSS.

**2.3 Form & Input Requirements (`.input-group`, `.field`, `.field__error`)**
- **Structure:** flex container wrapping a `<label>`, the input, and a dedicated error feedback element (`aria-live="polite"`, wired via `aria-describedby`).
- **States:** empty, focused (gold outline ring), filled, valid (success border + `check` icon), invalid (error border + icon + message), disabled, read-only.

**2.4 Modal / Popup Requirements (`.modal`, `.modal__backdrop`, `.modal--open`)**
- Triggered by a "Book a Demo" button in the Final CTA. `role="dialog"`, `aria-modal="true"`, labelled by its title.
- **States:** opening, open, loading (spinner in the submit button), success/error (icon + message), closing — all animated via CSS transitions.
- **UX:** centered flex container (`align-items: center; justify-content: center`), dimmed backdrop, `close` Material Symbol button, keyboard focus trapping while open, close via `Esc` or backdrop click, and focus returns to the triggering element.

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## 3. CORE UX & MICRO-INTERACTION RULES

- **Responsive by Default:** fluid sizing and breakpoints; zero horizontal overflow at any viewport.
- **Smooth Animations:** `transition: var(--transition-normal)` on all state changes; fully respect `prefers-reduced-motion` (disable gear rotation, shimmer, transforms, and smooth scrolling).
- **Accessibility (a11y):** AA contrast in both themes; never rely on color alone — every state pairs an icon and/or text. Semantic HTML5 landmarks (`header`/`nav`/`main`/`section`/`footer`) with `aria-labelledby` on sections, a single `h1` with logical heading order, a skip-to-content link, `aria-current` on active nav links, full keyboard operability (FAQ accordion, mobile menu, modal, theme toggle), and `aria-live` regions for dynamic feedback (form errors, loading, success).
- **Mandatory Visual Feedback:** every click, hover, or submission triggers a visible state change.
- **Destructive Actions:** `.btn--danger` must be visually distinct in both themes.
- **Anchor Navigation:** smooth scrolling with `scroll-margin-top` compensating for the sticky header.

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## 4. DELIVERABLES & OUTPUT FORMAT

- **File Structure:** separate `index.html`, `style.css`, and `script.js`. No inline `<script>` blocks beyond a single deferred entry-point reference (`<script src="script.js" defer></script>`).
- **Naming Convention:** BEM only (`block__element--modifier`) across the entire deliverable — never mix conventions.
- **Copy:** write real, themed English copy for the fictional product — lorem ipsum and unrequested placeholders are prohibited.
- **External Resources:** limited to Google Fonts, Google Material Symbols, and (optionally) the Tailwind CDN.

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## 5. PAGE-SPECIFIC BUILD SPECIFICATION

**5.1 Global Blueprint Visual System (CSS-only)**
- **Grid Mesh:** a fixed `body::before` layer (`pointer-events: none`, negative stacking) using the tokenized spec pattern: `background-image: linear-gradient(var(--grid-line) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, var(--grid-line) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 50px 50px;` plus a major grid every 250px using `--grid-line-major`.
- **Guide Annotations:** gold dashed dimension lines with arrowheads and monospace coordinate labels (e.g., `X: 120.00 / Y: 45.00`) built from borders and pseudo-elements.
- **Gears:** decorative Material Symbol gears with slow CSS rotation, `aria-hidden="true"`.
- **Flowchart Connectors:** CSS lines/arrows used as section dividers and to link the How It Works steps.
- All decorative layers: `aria-hidden`, `pointer-events: none`, and overflow-safe.

**5.2 Sections**
- **Header:** sticky; logo (Material Symbol + wordmark); nav links (Features, How It Works, Pricing, FAQ); theme toggle; "Get Started" `.btn--primary`; mobile hamburger (`menu` icon) as an accessible disclosure (`aria-expanded`/`aria-controls`) at `--z-dropdown`.
- **Hero:** `h1`, subcopy, two CTAs (primary + outline); a CSS-built schematic of modular blocks joined by flowchart lines; dimension-line annotations; rotating gears; coordinate readout.
- **Features:** 3 `.card` components with Material Symbol icons, titles, and copy; full hover/focus-within states.
- **How It Works:** 3 numbered steps (01/02/03) joined by connector lines — horizontal on desktop, vertical on mobile.
- **Testimonials:** 3 quote cards with `format_quote` icon, CSS initials avatars (no external images), name + role, and `star` rating icons.
- **Pricing:** 3 tiers; middle tier as `.card--featured` with `--guide-line` border and a "MOST POPULAR" badge; `check`-icon feature lists; per-tier CTA; skeleton shimmer on initial load.
- **FAQ:** 5–6 accessible accordion items (button + `aria-expanded` + region; animated via CSS).
- **Final CTA:** a blueprint "title block" panel (bordered cells mimicking a CAD drawing title block); email capture `.input-group` with the full state machine; submit shows loading → success/error with `aria-live` feedback; "Book a Demo" opens the modal.
- **Footer:** secondary link columns (Product, Company, Resources), Material Symbol social icons, copyright, and a back-to-top link.

**Final Instruction:** Produce the complete, working code for all three files in this single response.