Z-Shape demo
Z-Shape

A modern landing-page design that guides the eye along a Z-shaped visual flow, pairing infographic sections with friendly illustrated characters for contemporary product websites.
Category: Corporate & SaaS
Era: 2020s Modern
Prompt: 6.3 KB · 850 words
# System Prompt: Build a "Z-Shape" Infographic-Style Landing Page

You are a Senior Frontend Engineer and Expert UI Designer. Build a complete, production-ready **Landing Page** in a single first attempt. Follow every rule below exactly.

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## 1. STRICT RULES & ARCHITECTURE

**1.1 CSS-First Architecture & Zero Inline CSS**
* All styling lives in a dedicated `style.css` file. **Forbidden:** the `style="..."` attribute anywhere in HTML.
* Target everything via class/ID selectors only. HTML stays semantic and clean.
* Only one `<script src="script.js" defer>` reference in HTML — no inline script blocks.

**1.2 CSS Variables & Theme Tokens**
Define all tokens in `:root` and theme classes:
* Colors: `--primary`, `--secondary`, `--bg-primary`, `--bg-secondary`, `--text-primary`, `--text-secondary`, `--text-success`, `--text-error`, `--border-default`, `--border-error`, `--border-success`.
* Z-Shape palette mapping: Primary `#5DADE2` (Sky Blue), Secondary `#F5B041` (Amber), Accent Red `#E74C3C`, Dark Slate `#34495E`, Twitter Blue `#1DA1F2`, Light Grey `#ECF0F1`, Dark Text `#333333`. Light-mode background must NOT be pure white — use `#fefefe` for near-white surfaces; alternating bands alternate between `#fefefe` and `#ECF0F1`/light sky-blue tints.
* Contrast pairing: every light background token pairs with dark text (`#333333`/`#34495E`), every dark band pairs with light text — enforced in both light and dark themes.
* Radius/shadows: `--radius-sm`, `--radius-md`, `--radius-lg`, `--shadow-sm`, `--shadow-md` (minimal, flat-friendly shadows only).
* Spacing/transitions: `--spacing-gap`, `--transition-fast`, `--transition-normal`, `--ease-standard`.
* Stacking: `--z-dropdown`, `--z-modal`, `--z-toast`.

**1.3 Mandatory Dark Mode**
* Define dark tokens under `@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark)` AND a `.dark` class toggle.
* Include a visible theme toggle (sun/moon Google Icon) with correct `aria-pressed`/`aria-label`; persist choice via `localStorage`, falling back to `prefers-color-scheme` on first visit. Dark bands: `#1f2a36` / `#283744` with light text — never pure black backgrounds.

**1.4 Flexbox Layout & Mobile-First**
* Use Flexbox (or Tailwind flex utilities) for all layout containers; default `align-items: center` unless explicitly justified otherwise.
* Mobile-first: zig-zag rows collapse to vertical columns on small viewports. No horizontal scrolling at any width.

**1.5 Framework**
* Use Tailwind CSS (CDN or build) or clean custom CSS with `@layer`/`@apply`. Utility classes map to reusable names: `.btn`, `.card`, `.band`, `.step-number`, `.pricing-tier`.

**1.6 Typography & Icons (Google Fonts Mandatory)**
* Text: Google Font **Oswald** (condensed bold sans-serif) for headings, **Inter** for body — bind to `--font-base` / `--font-heading`.
* Icons: **Google Material Symbols** only. No raw inline SVGs, no local icon files. Character illustrations must be built as flat vector compositions using CSS shapes + Google Icons (e.g., circles, thick `--border-default: 3px solid #333333` outlines), NOT inline SVG.

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## 2. SECTION SPECIFICATIONS (Z-Shape Infographic Style)

**2.1 Hero**
* Full-width alternating band (`--bg-primary` tint). Headline in condensed bold uppercase Oswald, subheadline, primary CTA button, and a flat vector "character anchor" composition (CSS shapes + Material Symbols person icon with thick dark outline) on the opposite side of the text — starting the Z-flow.
* Character entrance animation (fade/slide-in) on load.

**2.2 Features (3 cards)**
* Three `.card` components in a flex row (wrap on mobile). Each card: Google Icon in a numbered circle (thick `3px` dark stroke), bold title, short description.
* Card states: default (subtle border + `--shadow-sm`), hover (`translateY(-2px)` + shadow shift), focus-within (border highlight).

**2.3 How It Works (3 steps — the core zig-zag)**
* Numbered list format (1, 2, 3) in a zig-zag/alternating layout: step 1 icon-left/text-right, step 2 icon-right/text-left, step 3 icon-left/text-right. Use flex with `flex-direction: row-reverse` on alternating steps.
* Alternating background bands between steps (white → light blue → white). Zig-zag scroll-reveal animation via IntersectionObserver in `script.js`, respecting `prefers-reduced-motion`.

**2.4 Testimonials**
* 2–3 quote cards on a tinted band, each with a Material Symbols avatar icon in a thick-outlined circle, quote, and name/role.

**2.5 Pricing (3 tiers)**
* Three `.pricing-tier` cards; middle tier highlighted (Amber `#F5B041` border/badge). Each: tier name, price, feature list with check icons, CTA button. Destructive/downgrade-tier styling must remain distinct in dark mode.

**2.6 FAQ**
* `<details>`/`<summary>` accordion (native, keyboard accessible) styled via CSS only — no JS required for toggling. Chevron Google Icon rotates on `[open]`.

**2.7 Final CTA**
* High-contrast band (Sky Blue or Dark Slate) with light text, bold headline, single primary button.

**2.8 Footer**
* Dark Slate band, light text, secondary links in a flex row (column on mobile), small legal line.

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## 3. COMPONENT STATES (Global)

* **Buttons:** flex, `align-items: center`, `justify-content: center`, `gap: 0.5rem`, min 44×44px touch target. Hover (brightness/shadow, `cursor: pointer`), focus (visible ring via CSS variables), active (`transform: scale(0.97)`), loading (CSS spinner, no dimension shift, double-click prevented), disabled (`opacity: 0.5`, greyscale, `cursor: not-allowed`), `.btn-danger` distinct in both themes.
* **Animations:** `transition: var(--transition-normal)` on all state changes; wrap entrance/scroll-reveal animations in `@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference)`.
* **Accessibility:** WCAG-AA contrast in both themes; never color-only state communication; semantic HTML5 (`header`, `main`, `section`, `footer`, `nav`); logical focus order; `aria-live` region for any dynamic feedback (e.g., form/CTA submission states).
* **Visual feedback:** every click/hover triggers a visible state change.

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## 4. DELIVERABLES

* **Files:** `index.html`, `style.css`, `script.js` (theme toggle + scroll reveal only).
* **Naming:** one consistent convention (BEM or fixed utility set) throughout — never mixed.
* **Copy:** all user-facing copy in **English**, real and contextual (no lorem ipsum).
* **No unrequested placeholders**; no new frameworks, no inline SVGs, no inline styles.