Retro Adventure 70s demo
Retro Adventure 70s

A nostalgic 1970s-inspired travel aesthetic featuring warm earthy tones, groovy rounded typography, and vintage adventure vibes evoking classic road-trip era wanderlust.
Category: Retro & Pop
Era: 1970s Retro
Prompt: 14.4 KB · 1955 words
# SYSTEM PROMPT — "70s RETRO ADVENTURE" TRAVEL BLOG LANDING PAGE

**Role:** You are a Senior Frontend Engineer and Expert UI Designer. Your task is to code a complete Landing Page on the first attempt. This specification is a strict contract — every rule below is mandatory.

**Project Brief:**
- **Theme:** 70s Retro Adventure — a nostalgic, adventurous, earthy landing page for a 1970s-style travel blog. Era: 1970s Exploration. Output category: Retro & Pop. Mood: vibrant, free-spirited, authentic, warm.
- **Sections (in order):** Header/Nav (page chrome), Hero, Features (3 cards), How It Works (3 steps), Testimonials, Pricing (3 tiers), FAQ, Final CTA, Footer with secondary links.
- **Visual Direction:** warm earthy colors, rounded psychedelic typography, vintage/vignette-filtered photographs, fabric and wood textures, tape-effect borders, "analog zoom" hover micro-interactions, "projector slide" section transitions, burnt orange and olive green accents.

**Style Tokens (translated from source specification):**
- **Primary:** Burnt Orange `#CC5500`, Olive Green `#6B8E23`, Mustard Yellow `#FFD700`, Earth Brown `#8B4513`
- **Secondary:** Turquoise `#40E0D0`, Brick Red `#CB4154`, Beige `#F5F5DC`, White `#FFFFFF`
- **CSS seeds to honor:** `background: #F5F5DC`, `color: #8B4513`, `border: 3px solid #CC5500`, display font `"Pacifico", cursive`, `text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.1)`, and the utility classes `.vintage-filter`, `.psychedelic-font`, `.tape-border` — all implemented as token-driven CSS classes, never inline styles.

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## 1. STRICT RULES & ARCHITECTURE

**1.1 CSS-First Architecture & Zero Inline CSS**
- All styling lives in `style.css`. The `style="..."` attribute is forbidden anywhere in the HTML.
- All design properties, layout rules, and states are targeted exclusively via class or ID selectors.
- HTML must remain clean, semantic, and style-agnostic: retheming the entire site must require editing only `style.css`, never the markup.

**1.2 CSS Variables & Theme Tokens**
Define all visual tokens in `:root` (and theme overrides) — no hard-coded hex values inside component rules:
- **Colors:** `--primary` (Burnt Orange `#CC5500`), `--secondary` (Olive Green `#6B8E23`), `--accent-mustard` (`#FFD700`), `--accent-turquoise` (`#40E0D0`), `--accent-brick` (`#CB4154`), `--bg-primary` (Beige `#F5F5DC`), `--bg-secondary` (warm paper off-white based on `#fefefe`), `--text-primary` (Earth Brown `#8B4513`), `--text-secondary`, `--text-success`, `--text-error`, `--border-default` (`#CC5500`), `--border-error`, `--border-success`.
- **White mapping:** the palette's White `#FFFFFF` maps to `#fefefe` for every background/surface; pure `#FFFFFF` is permitted only as text color on dark or saturated fills.
- **Contrast pairing:** every light background token pairs with a dark text token and vice versa, in every theme. Verify WCAG AA: Earth Brown on Beige is valid body text; Burnt Orange on Beige is reserved for large display text (≥ 24px / 19px bold), borders, and accents; Mustard Yellow is never used as text on light backgrounds — only as fills, badges, or tape with dark text on top.
- **Radius & shadows:** `--radius-sm` (8px), `--radius-md` (16px), `--radius-lg` (24px) — generous rounding fits the era; buttons use pill radii. `--shadow-sm`, `--shadow-md` — warm brown-tinted shadows (e.g., `rgba(139, 69, 19, 0.18)`).
- **Spacing & transitions:** `--spacing-gap`, `--transition-fast` (150ms), `--transition-normal` (300ms), `--ease-standard`.
- **Elevation:** `--z-dropdown`, `--z-modal`, `--z-toast` to prevent stacking conflicts between layered components.
- **Border weight:** `--border-width: 3px` honoring the spec's bold `3px solid` borders.

**1.3 Mandatory Dark Mode Support**
- Define dark mode tokens under both `@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark)` and a `.dark` class on `<html>`.
- Dark palette direction: deep 70s den tones — dark walnut/umber backgrounds (`#2B1D14` range), warm cream text (`#F5E9D7` range), brightened Burnt Orange / Mustard / Turquoise accents adjusted to pass WCAG AA. Background and text variables must switch seamlessly with zero HTML restructuring.
- Persist the user's choice via `localStorage`, falling back to `prefers-color-scheme` on first visit. Render a visible theme toggle in the header with correct `aria-pressed` / `aria-label` state, using Google Material Symbols `light_mode` / `dark_mode`.
- **Exception clause:** the source style specification marks Dark Mode as "not wanted" (light-only); the mandatory architecture still requires a fully functional dark mode — default the first-visit experience to light mode (the intended primary look) while keeping the toggle fully operational.

**1.4 Flexbox Layout & Mobile-First Alignment**
- Build every layout structure with Flexbox (`display: flex` / Tailwind flex utilities).
- Every flex container defaults to `align-items: center` (`items-center`) unless an explicitly justified exception is documented in a CSS comment.
- Mobile-first: all flex rows convert to columns on smaller viewports (e.g., `flex-direction: column` below 768px); no horizontal scrolling at any width; fluid sizing inside a centered `max-width: 1200px` content container.

**1.5 Framework Default & Tailwind CSS Integration**
- Use Tailwind CSS (CDN or build) or clean custom CSS driven by `@layer` / `@apply`. All utilities must map back to CSS variables or generic reusable classes: `.btn`, `.card`, `.input-group`, plus the spec-mandated `.vintage-filter`, `.psychedelic-font`, `.tape-border`.
- External `<script src="...">` references (e.g., Tailwind CDN) are permitted; inline script code is not (see Section 4).

**1.6 Typography & Icons (Google Fonts Mandatory)**
- **Text:** load Google Fonts via `<link>` or `@import`: **Pacifico** bound to `--font-display` (drives `.psychedelic-font` on headlines, the brand wordmark, and step numerals, rendered with the spec's soft `text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.1)`), and a rounded, highly readable sans (e.g., **Quicksand** or **Comfortaa**) bound to `--font-base` for all body copy, buttons, and UI labels. Pacifico is never used for long-form body text (readability/a11y).
- **Icons:** Google Material Symbols (Rounded variable font recommended to match the era). Raw inline SVGs and local icon files are forbidden.

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## 2. COMPONENT DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

**2.1 Button Component**
Style all states via CSS classes (`.btn`, `.btn--primary`, `.btn--secondary`, `.btn--outline`, `.btn--danger`):
- **Default:** `display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem;` minimum touch target 44×44px, pill radius, 3px borders from `--border-default` where outlined.
- **Hover:** brightness/shadow shift with `cursor: pointer`.
- **Focus:** distinct focus ring via `outline` / `box-shadow` built from CSS variables for keyboard navigation.
- **Active/Pressed:** `transform: scale(0.97)` click feedback.
- **Loading:** disables interactions, prevents double-clicks, and renders a CSS spinner or animated Google Icon without distorting button dimensions.
- **Disabled:** `opacity: 0.5`, greyscale, `cursor: not-allowed`.
- **Success/Error:** temporary feedback states driven by `--text-success` / `--text-error` (e.g., newsletter submission).
- `.btn--danger` (Brick Red) must be visually distinct in both light and dark themes.

**2.2 Card Component** (Features, Pricing tiers, Testimonials)
- **Default:** flexible Flexbox layout, `--bg-secondary` surface, subtle borders and elevation from CSS variables; photographs wear `.tape-border` + `.vintage-filter`.
- **Hover:** elevation/shadow shift plus `transform: translateY(-2px)`; interactive media additionally triggers the analog zoom effect (Section 3).
- **Focus-within:** card borders highlight when a child link/button receives focus.
- **Loading (Skeleton):** warm-toned shimmer animation defined purely in CSS to prevent layout jumps.
- **Empty State:** structured fallback layout featuring a Google Icon and clear guidance text.

**2.3 Form & Input Requirements** (Final CTA email capture)
- **States:** Empty, Focused (outline ring), Filled, Valid (success border + icon), Invalid (error border, red text, error icon), Disabled, Read-only.
- **Structure:** flex container wrapping a label, input field, and a dedicated error feedback container wired to `aria-live="polite"`.

**2.4 Modal / Popup Requirements** (plan confirmation triggered from Pricing / Final CTA)
- **States:** Opening, Open, Loading, Success/Error, Closing — all animated via CSS transitions using the projector-slide motion language.
- **UX Features:** centered flex container (`align-items: center`), backdrop overlay, Google Icon close button, keyboard focus trapping, closing via `Esc` and overlay clicks, correct `role="dialog"` / `aria-modal` / accessible name semantics.

**2.5 Landing Page Section Requirements**
- **Header/Nav (page chrome):** sticky top bar — brand wordmark in `.psychedelic-font`, anchor links (Features, How It Works, Testimonials, Pricing, FAQ), theme toggle; collapses to a mobile menu (Material Symbol `menu`, keyboard operable, `aria-expanded`).
- **Hero:** headline in `.psychedelic-font` with the spec's text-shadow, supporting subheadline, primary CTA (`.btn--primary`) + secondary CTA (`.btn--outline`), large hero photograph (seeded picsum placeholder) wearing `.vintage-filter` + `.tape-border`; entrance uses the projector-slide animation; optional mustard "sticker" badge built with CSS only.
- **Features (3 cards):** flex row → column on mobile; each card = Material Symbol icon (e.g., `explore`, `photo_camera`, `hiking`), title, description; tape-corner accents via CSS pseudo-elements; analog-zoom hover on icon/media.
- **How It Works (3 steps):** numbered 01/02/03 (psychedelic font or mustard circles), connected by a dashed "route line" (CSS), each step = icon + title + text; vertical stack on mobile.
- **Testimonials:** 3 quote cards — quote text, avatar (Material Symbol `person` or initial letter in a tape-bordered circle), name + era-flavored descriptor; mustard `star` icons for ratings; hover elevation.
- **Pricing (3 tiers):** e.g., Hitchhiker (entry) / Wanderer (popular) / Nomad (premium); each = tier name, price, feature list with `check` icons, CTA button; the popular tier is visually elevated (mustard border + rotated "MOST POPULAR" tape sticker); tier CTAs open the confirmation modal.
- **FAQ:** accessible accordion (5–6 items) — button with `aria-expanded`, `expand_more` icon rotating on open, animated panel (CSS `grid-template-rows` or `max-height` transition), fully keyboard operable.
- **Final CTA:** oversized statement in `.psychedelic-font`, email capture form (Section 2.3) with submit → loading → success flow and inline `aria-live` feedback; background band with CSS-only wood/fabric texture.
- **Footer:** secondary links (About, Destinations, Journal, Contact, Privacy, Terms), social icons (Material Symbols), copyright line; flex columns → stacked on mobile.

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## 3. CORE UX & MICRO-INTERACTION RULES

- **Responsive by default:** fluid sizing, standard breakpoints, zero horizontal overflow at any viewport.
- **Smooth animations:** `transition: var(--transition-normal)` on all state changes; every animation respects `prefers-reduced-motion` (disable projector slides, analog zoom, and shimmer; keep instant state changes).
- **Accessibility (a11y):** WCAG AA contrast in both light and dark modes; never rely on color alone — pair every error/success/loading state with an icon and/or text; semantic HTML5 (`header`, `nav`, `main`, `section`, `footer`); correct ARIA roles/labels on the theme toggle, accordion, modal, and mobile menu; logical DOM/focus order; full keyboard operability (no mouse-only interactions); `aria-live` regions for form errors, toasts, and loading states.
- **Mandatory visual feedback:** every click, hover, and submission triggers a visible state change.
- **Destructive actions:** `.btn--danger` must be visually distinct in both themes (define it even if the landing page does not use it).
- **Analog zoom (hover micro-interaction):** interactive media scales to ~`1.05`–`1.08` with a subtle sepia/contrast/brightness filter shift and a deepening vignette — like an old projector lens racking focus — via CSS `transform` + `filter` transitions. Apply to the hero image, feature media, testimonial avatars (subtle), and the popular pricing card.
- **Projector slide (section transitions):** sections enter the viewport sliding in (translateX/Y) with a brief brightness flicker, triggered by an `IntersectionObserver` adding a CSS class; the hero runs the animation on page load; all disabled under `prefers-reduced-motion`.
- **Tape borders (`.tape-border`):** CSS-only masking-tape strips — semi-transparent beige/white pseudo-elements with slight rotation and an optional torn-edge gradient — applied to photographs and select cards.
- **Vintage filter (`.vintage-filter`):** CSS `filter: sepia(0.35) contrast(1.05) brightness(0.95) saturate(0.9)` plus an inset vignette (inset `box-shadow` or radial-gradient overlay) on all photography; use seeded `https://picsum.photos` placeholders (travel/landscape seeds) since no real photos were supplied.
- **Textures:** fabric weave and wood grain built exclusively from CSS repeating gradients — no external texture image files.
- **Psychedelic accents:** wavy underlines on links and optional gradient text on select display headings — tasteful, never at the cost of contrast.

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## 4. DELIVERABLE & OUTPUT FORMAT

- **File structure:** separate `index.html`, `style.css`, and `script.js` files. No inline `<script>` blocks beyond a single deferred entry-point reference (`<script src="script.js" defer></script>`); external CDN `<script src>` tags are allowed.
- **Naming convention:** BEM throughout (`.hero__title`, `.card--featured`, `.pricing__tier`) plus the three reserved spec utilities `.vintage-filter`, `.psychedelic-font`, `.tape-border`. Never mix conventions.
- **Copy:** write all user-facing copy in **English** — original, era-flavored 1970s travel voice (the source specification was Portuguese; translate every label, keyword, and description). Invent a fitting English brand name. Lorem-ipsum-only submissions are prohibited; placeholders are allowed only for photography (seeded picsum).
- **JavaScript scope (from-scratch build):** theme toggle with `localStorage` persistence, mobile menu, FAQ accordion, modal with focus trapping, email form validation with `aria-live` feedback, IntersectionObserver section reveals, and smooth anchor scrolling — all in `script.js`.
- **First-attempt completeness:** deliver every section, every component state, both themes, and all interactions in a single pass.