Functional B2B Minimalism demo
Functional B2B Minimalism

A clean, professional minimalist style tailored for B2B SaaS landing pages, emphasizing generous whitespace, clear hierarchy, and functional simplicity.
Category: Corporate & SaaS
Era: 2020s Modern
Prompt: 14.6 KB · 2021 words
# CODING AI SYSTEM PROMPT — "Functional Minimalism B2B" Landing Page

**Role:** Act as a Senior Frontend Engineer and Expert UI Designer. Produce a complete, production-ready landing page in a single first attempt — no partial builds, no truncation, no placeholder-only sections.

**Objective:** Build a marketing landing page for a fictional B2B project management SaaS platform. Invent one product name (e.g., "FlowMetric") and use it consistently across all copy. Theme: **Functional Minimalism B2B** — clean, professional, minimalist; abundant white space; clean sans-serif typography; minimalist icons; subtle micro-interactions; soft shadows; fluid transitions; corporate blue accents; readability and clarity above all. Era: 2026+ digital productivity — modern, efficient, intuitive, data-driven.

**Required sections (in order):** Sticky header/nav → 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
* **No Inline CSS:** The `style="..."` attribute is forbidden anywhere in the HTML.
* **Class/ID Selectors Only:** All design properties, layout rules, and states live in `style.css`, targeted via class/ID selectors.
* **Minimal HTML Modifications:** HTML stays semantic and style-agnostic — restyling the site must require CSS edits only.
* **Spec-Mandated Reusable Classes:** Define `.section-spacing` (generous vertical rhythm: ≥96px desktop / ≥64px mobile), `.icon-minimal` (Material Symbol, 20–24px, `currentColor`, no decorative effects), and `.card-shadow` (`box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm)` + 1px `--border-default`).

### 1.2 CSS Variables (`var(--...)`) & Theme Tokens
Store all visual tokens in `:root`, mapping the palette exactly:

```css
:root {
  --primary: #007BFF;        /* corporate blue — links, icons, accents */
  --primary-strong: #0063CC; /* AA-safe blue for button fills with white text */
  --secondary: #6C757D;      /* medium gray */
  --bg-primary: #FEFEFE;     /* page canvas (near-white, per mandatory rule) */
  --bg-secondary: #F8F8F8;    /* alternating sections, subtle surfaces */
  --bg-surface: #FFFFFF;     /* elevated cards only */
  --text-primary: #212529;
  --text-secondary: #6C757D;
  --text-success: #28A745;
  --text-error: #DC3545;
  --accent: #FFC107;          /* mustard — badge/background use only */
  --border-default: #E6E8EA;
  --border-error: #DC3545;
  --border-success: #28A745;
  --radius-sm: 4px; --radius-md: 8px; --radius-lg: 16px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --spacing-gap: 1.5rem;
  --transition-fast: 0.15s ease-in-out;
  --transition-normal: 0.3s ease-in-out;
  --ease-standard: ease-in-out;
  --z-dropdown: 100; --z-modal: 1000; --z-toast: 1100;
  --font-base: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
```

* **Contrast Pairing:** Any light background token pairs with a dark text token, and any dark background token pairs with a light text token — enforce this in every theme, not just the default.
* **Background Exception Clause:** The source palette requests `#FFFFFF`; per mandatory token rules the page canvas must be `#FEFEFE` — pure `#FFFFFF` is permitted only for elevated card surfaces (`--bg-surface`) to create subtle depth against the canvas.
* **Accent Restriction:** `#FFC107` is a background/badge color only (e.g., the "Most popular" pricing badge with `--text-primary` text on it). Never use yellow as text on light backgrounds — it fails contrast.
* **Primary Contrast:** `#007BFF` paired with white text fails AA at body sizes; use `--primary-strong` for primary button fills, and reserve `#007BFF` for large text, icons, links, and accents. Verify WCAG AA (4.5:1 body, 3:1 large) in both themes.
* **Transitions:** Timing must follow the spec (0.3s ease-in-out); prefer explicit property lists over `transition: all` where it prevents jank.

### 1.3 Mandatory Dark Mode Support
* **Implementation:** Define dark tokens under both `@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark)` and a `.dark` class on `<html>` (the class wins when applied). Suggested dark set (verify contrast): `--bg-primary: #15181C; --bg-secondary: #1E2228; --bg-surface: #23272E; --text-primary: #F8F9FA; --text-secondary: #ADB5BD; --primary: #4DA3FF; --border-default: #33383F;` with deeper shadows (`0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.45)`). Semantic colors may lighten slightly for dark-mode legibility.
* **Pairing in Dark Mode:** Light fills (e.g., `#4DA3FF` buttons) pair with dark text (`#15181C`); dark fills pair with light text.
* **Theme Switching:** Background and text variables must switch seamlessly with zero HTML restructuring.
* **Persistence:** Store the user's choice in `localStorage`; on first visit fall back to `prefers-color-scheme` (the media query governs when no class is stored, so there is no flash); the stored `.dark` class is applied by `script.js`.
* **Toggle Control:** A visible sun/moon button in the header using Material Symbols, with correct `aria-pressed` and dynamic `aria-label` ("Switch to dark mode" / "Switch to light mode").
* Dark mode is mandatory even though the light theme is the default presentation.

### 1.4 Flexbox Layout & Mobile-First Alignment
* Build all layout structures with Flexbox.
* **Default Alignment Rule:** Every flex container defaults to `align-items: center` unless an exception is explicitly justified in a CSS comment (e.g., `stretch` for equal-height feature cards).
* **Mobile-Friendly First:** Single-column by default; multi-column layouts at ≥768px and ≥1024px. No horizontal scrolling at any viewport width from 320px up. Content container: max-width ~1200px with auto side padding.

### 1.5 CSS Approach
Use clean, token-driven custom CSS in `style.css` (per the source spec). If a Tailwind environment is available, utilities must be generated via `@layer`/`@apply` mapping back to the same tokens — never mix raw utility classes with the custom class set.

### 1.6 Typography & Icons (Google Fonts Mandatory)
* **Text:** Load Inter (weights 400/500/600/700) via the Google Fonts `<link>` tag; bind to `--font-base`. Clean typographic scale: H1 ~48–56px desktop / ~32–40px mobile, line-height 1.2 for headings and 1.6 for body, body text 16–18px.
* **Icons:** Google Material Symbols (Outlined style) via the official `<link>`, sized via `.icon-minimal`. Raw inline SVGs and local icon files are forbidden.

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## 2. COMPONENT DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

### 2.1 Button Component (`.btn`, `.btn--primary`, `.btn--secondary`, `.btn--ghost`, `.btn--danger`)
* **Default:** `display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem;` minimum touch target 44×44px, `border-radius: var(--radius-sm)`.
* **Hover:** brightness/shadow shift with `cursor: pointer`.
* **Focus:** distinct visible ring (`outline`/`box-shadow` using `--primary`) — never remove it.
* **Active/Pressed:** `transform: scale(0.97)`.
* **Loading:** `.btn--loading` disables interactions (double-click proof) and renders a CSS spinner or animated Material Symbol without changing button dimensions.
* **Disabled:** `opacity: 0.5`, greyscale, `cursor: not-allowed`.
* **Success/Error:** temporary feedback styles driven by `--text-success`/`--text-error` (used by the Final CTA form submit).
* **Variants:** `.btn--primary` = `--primary-strong` fill + white text (light theme) with correct pairing in dark; `.btn--secondary` = transparent + `--border-default` + `--text-primary`; `.btn--danger` = `--text-error`-driven and visually distinct in both themes.

### 2.2 Card Component (`.card`)
* **Default:** flexible flexbox layout, `--bg-surface` (light) / `--bg-secondary` (dark), 1px `--border-default`, `--radius-md`, `.card-shadow`.
* **Hover (interactive cards only):** `transform: translateY(-2px)` + `--shadow-md`.
* **Focus-within:** border shifts to `--primary` when a child link/button receives focus.
* **Loading (Skeleton):** define `.card__skeleton` with a shimmer animation in CSS — the class must exist even if not rendered on first paint.
* **Empty State:** define `.card--empty` — a fallback layout with a Material Symbol and clear guidance text.

### 2.3 Form & Input (`.input-group`)
* **Structure:** flex column wrapping a `<label>`, an `<input>`, and a dedicated error container with `aria-live="polite"`.
* **States:** Empty, Focused (outline ring via `--primary`), Filled, Valid (`--border-success` + check icon), Invalid (`--border-error`, red helper text, error icon — never color alone: always icon + text), Disabled, Read-only.
* **Application:** the Final CTA email capture uses this component — client-side validation with visible feedback; on valid submit, `preventDefault`, switch the button to its success state, and announce confirmation via `aria-live`. No backend calls.

### 2.4 Modal / Popup (only if used)
* If the Hero's secondary CTA opens a "Watch demo" modal (optional — an anchor to How It Works is an acceptable alternative), it must include: Opening/Open/Closing states animated via CSS transitions, a centered flex container (`align-items: center`), backdrop overlay, Material Symbol close button, `role="dialog"` + `aria-modal`, keyboard focus trapping, close via `Esc` and overlay click, and focus returned to the trigger. Loading and success/error content states must be styled if async content is shown.

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## 3. CORE UX & MICRO-INTERACTION RULES

* **Responsive by Default:** fluid sizing and breakpoints with zero horizontal overflow from 320px up.
* **Smooth Animations:** `transition: var(--transition-normal)` on all state changes; all transforms and animations disabled under `prefers-reduced-motion: reduce`.
* **Accessibility (a11y):** AA contrast in both light and dark modes; never rely on color alone to communicate state; semantic HTML5 landmarks (`header`, `nav`, `main`, `section` with `aria-labelledby`, `footer`); a skip-to-content link; one H1 with a logical heading hierarchy; full keyboard operability (no mouse-only interactions); `aria-live` regions for dynamic feedback (form errors, confirmations, loading).
* **Mandatory Visual Feedback:** every click, hover, and submission triggers a visible state change.
* **Subtle Micro-Interactions Only (per theme):** hover lifts, icon color shifts, chevron rotations, soft shadow elevation. No parallax, no heavy autoplaying animation.
* **Anchor Navigation:** smooth scroll with `scroll-margin-top` compensating for the sticky header; respect reduced motion.
* **Progressive Enhancement:** all content must be visible and readable with JavaScript disabled.

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## 4. DELIVERABLE & OUTPUT FORMAT

* **File Structure:** separate `index.html`, `style.css`, and `script.js`. A single `<script src="script.js" defer></script>` — no other inline scripts, no inline styles, no `style` attributes.
* **Naming Convention:** BEM as the single convention (`.card`, `.card__title`, `.card--featured`). The only permitted non-BEM utilities are the spec-mandated `.section-spacing`, `.icon-minimal`, `.card-shadow`, plus `.container`.
* **Copy:** all user-facing copy in English — real, specific, and consistent with a B2B project management platform. No lorem ipsum. Invent coherent fictional details (product name, testimonial authors, companies, prices).
* **Completeness:** deliver every section below fully built, all component states defined, and both themes working — on the first attempt.

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## 5. LANDING PAGE SECTION SPECIFICATIONS

### 5.1 Header (Sticky)
Text logo (product name + small Material Symbol), anchor nav (Features, How It Works, Testimonials, Pricing, FAQ), theme toggle (per 1.3), compact `.btn--primary` "Get started". Solid `--bg-primary` with `--border-default` bottom border, `--z-dropdown`. Mobile: nav collapses behind an accessible hamburger (`aria-expanded`, `aria-controls`, keyboard + `Esc`) or reduces to logo + toggle + CTA — no horizontal scroll.

### 5.2 Hero
Optional eyebrow badge (e.g., "New: AI-assisted sprint planning"), H1 value proposition, one-sentence subheadline, dual CTA: `.btn--primary` "Start free trial" + `.btn--secondary` "See how it works" (anchor). Trust row of minimal stat chips (e.g., "10,000+ teams", "99.9% uptime", "4.9/5 rating"). Visual: a CSS-composed dashboard mockup (kanban columns, task cards, bar chart) built from styled DOM elements using tokens — no external images required; if an image is used, give it descriptive `alt` text. Abundant white space via `.section-spacing`.

### 5.3 Features — 3 Cards
Grid: 1 column mobile → 3 columns ≥1024px. Each `.card`: Material Symbol in a tinted circle, H3, 2–3 sentence description. Suggested topics: (1) Project & task management, (2) Real-time analytics & reporting, (3) Team collaboration. Equal heights via a commented `align-items: stretch` exception.

### 5.4 How It Works — 3 Steps
Steps 01/02/03: number, Material Symbol, H3, short copy (e.g., "Create your workspace → Invite your team → Track and ship on time"). Desktop: horizontal row with a connecting line between steps (a styled DOM element, not an image); mobile: vertical stack.

### 5.5 Testimonials
3 quote `.card`s: 5-star rating (Material Symbols with `aria-label`, e.g., "Rated 5 out of 5 stars"), quote, author block — initials avatar (CSS circle, e.g., "JD"), name, role, company. Realistic fictional B2B quotes in English.

### 5.6 Pricing — 3 Tiers
Starter (Free), Professional (highlighted: `--primary` border + `--accent` "Most popular" badge with dark text), Enterprise. Each tier: name, monthly USD price, feature list with check Material Symbols, CTA (`.btn--primary` on Professional; `.btn--secondary` elsewhere). Optional monthly/annual toggle — if included, it must be keyboard operable with `aria-pressed` and visibly update prices. Grid: 1 column mobile → 3 columns desktop; the highlighted tier is visually elevated.

### 5.7 FAQ
5–6 realistic Q&As (security, pricing, integrations, onboarding, support). Implementation: native `<details>`/`<summary>` (accessible without JS) with custom styling, or a button-based ARIA accordion (`aria-expanded`, `aria-controls`, region). Chevron Material Symbol rotates 180° on open; animation respects reduced motion.

### 5.8 Final CTA
Full-bleed band: `--primary`/deep-blue background with light text in both themes (verify AA at heading sizes). H2, one supporting sentence, `.input-group` email capture + `.btn--primary` submit demonstrating all states from 2.1/2.3, `aria-live` success/error feedback, and short privacy microcopy.

### 5.9 Footer
Brand block (logo, one-line description), 3–4 secondary link columns (Product, Company, Resources, Legal), social icons (Material Symbols with `aria-label`), copyright with a dynamic year via JS. All links show hover/focus feedback; `href="#"` is acceptable for fictional destinations.

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