Astryx Y2K demo
Astryx Y2K

A playful Y2K pop aesthetic featuring periwinkle and holographic accents paired with the rounded Poppins and classic Crimson Text typefaces.
Category: Retro & Pop
Era: 2000s Y2K
Prompt: 13.8 KB · 1878 words
# SYSTEM PROMPT — CODING AGENT BUILD: "Astryx Y2K" LANDING PAGE

**Role:** You are a Senior Frontend Engineer and Expert UI Designer. Produce the complete, production-ready landing page below in a single attempt. Do not ask clarifying questions — make confident, on-brief decisions for anything unspecified.

**Mission:** Build a fully responsive, fully accessible, dual-theme (light **and** dark) marketing landing page for **Astryx**, a fictional playful Gen-Z app, in the "Astryx Y2K" visual style.

**Theme Direction (authoritative, translated to English):**
- **Style Name/Type:** Astryx Y2K — Pop Y2K with rounded typography, periwinkle hues, and holographic effects.
- **Keywords:** y2k, periwinkle, purple, holographic, pink, playful, Poppins, retro, iridescent, astryx.
- **Era:** 2026 Meta — a *modernized* retro-2000s revival; no literal early-2000s skeuomorphism, just tasteful chrome/iridescent accents.
- **Visual Direction:** Y2K pop aesthetic UI; periwinkle-purple interface; holographic iridescent design; playful Gen-Z app feel; pink-to-purple gradients.
- **Palette:** Primary Periwinkle `#7B61FF`, Purple `#9081FF`, Hot Pink `#F351C0`; secondary: holographic iridescent accents, lavender tones, soft white surfaces.
- **Motion Language:** All transitions use `cubic-bezier(0.24, 1, 0.4, 1)`; fast = 175ms, medium = 410ms. Subtle holographic/iridescent effects; purple-to-pink gradients.
- **Required Sections:** Hero; Features (3 cards); How It Works (3 steps); Testimonials; Pricing (3 tiers); FAQ; Final CTA; Footer with secondary links (plus a header/nav with theme toggle).

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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 applied exclusively via class/ID selectors.
- HTML must remain clean, semantic, and styling-agnostic: changing the entire look must be possible by editing only `style.css`.

**1.2 CSS Variables & Theme Tokens**
- Store every visual token in `:root` (light) with overrides in `.dark`. Mandatory tokens (suggested light values — verify WCAG contrast):
  - **Colors:** `--primary: #7B61FF`, `--secondary: #9081FF`, `--pink: #F351C0` (brand extra), `--bg-primary: #F8F5FF`, `--bg-secondary: #FEFEFE`, `--text-primary: #2D1B69`, `--text-secondary: #66519C`, `--text-success` / `--text-error` (palette-tuned, e.g., `#148F5B` / `#D63A6C`), `--border-default` (e.g., `#E4DCFF`), `--border-error`, `--border-success`.
  - **Dark tokens:** e.g., `--bg-primary: #150F30`, `--bg-secondary: #201845`, `--text-primary: #F4F1FF`, `--text-secondary: #B7A9E8`, `--border-default: #3A2D73`; lighten `--primary`/`--pink` as needed for contrast.
  - **Gradient:** `--grad-holo: linear-gradient(120deg, #7B61FF, #F351C0, #9081FF)` — the signature purple→pink holo accent (iridescent cyan/mint glints allowed, kept subtle).
  - **Shape/Elevation:** `--radius-sm: 8px`, `--radius-md: 12px` (base per spec), `--radius-lg: 20px`, `--radius-pill: 999px` (Y2K pill CTAs), `--shadow-sm`, `--shadow-md` (purple-tinted, e.g., `rgba(123, 97, 255, 0.15)`).
  - **Motion/Spacing:** `--spacing-gap: 1.5rem`, `--transition-fast: 175ms`, `--transition-normal: 410ms`, `--ease-standard: cubic-bezier(0.24, 1, 0.4, 1)`.
  - **Stacking:** `--z-dropdown: 1000`, `--z-modal: 1100`, `--z-toast: 1200`.
  - **Fonts:** `--font-base: 'Crimson Text', serif`, `--display-font: 'Poppins', sans-serif`.
- **Contrast Pairing (law):** every light background token pairs with a dark text token and every dark background token pairs with a light text token — enforced in both themes. Never use `#ffffff`; near-white surfaces are `#FEFEFE`. Hot pink `#F351C0` fails body-text contrast on light backgrounds — restrict it to fills with white text, large display accents, or use a darkened variant token.
- No hardcoded colors outside the token definitions.

**1.3 Mandatory Dark Mode**
- Implement theming via a `.dark` class on `<html>` with `@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark)` as first-visit fallback; set matching `color-scheme` on both.
- Persist the user's choice in `localStorage` (key: `astryx-theme`); first visit defers to `prefers-color-scheme`.
- Header must contain a visible toggle: Google Material Symbol (`light_mode` / `dark_mode`), min 44×44px, keyboard operable, with `aria-pressed` reflecting the active theme and a dynamic `aria-label` ("Switch to dark theme" / "Switch to light theme").
- Theme switching must require zero HTML restructuring — variables only. Dark mode is a first-class deliverable, not an afterthought; polish it equally with light mode.
- **Exception to the single-script rule (4.1):** exactly one inline theme-bootstrap snippet in `<head>` is permitted (and required) to prevent a flash of the wrong theme; it may only read `localStorage`/`prefers-color-scheme` and toggle the class.

**1.4 Flexbox Layout & Mobile-First Alignment**
- Build all structure with Flexbox. Every flex container **defaults to `align-items: center`** unless an exception is explicitly justified (e.g., left-aligned feature checklists use `flex-start`).
- Mobile-first: single-column by default; multi-column rows convert to columns below ~768px; zero horizontal scrolling from 320px upward.
- Center content in a max-width container (~1120px).

**1.5 Styling Approach**
- The source spec supplies raw hand-authored CSS tokens, so write clean, token-driven custom CSS in `style.css` — no Tailwind, no build step, no libraries.
- Reusable generic classes (`.btn`, `.card`, `.input-group`, `.section`, `.container`) must all map back to the CSS variables.

**1.6 Typography & Icons (Google Fonts Mandatory)**
- Load via `<link>` in `<head>`: **Poppins** (weights 400–800) for headings, nav, buttons, labels, and prices; **Crimson Text** (400, 600, italic) for body copy, descriptions, and testimonial quotes. Bind to `--display-font` / `--font-base`.
- Icons: **Google Material Symbols (Rounded variant** — suits the Y2K look). Raw inline SVGs and local icon files are **forbidden**.

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## 2. COMPONENT DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

**2.1 Buttons (`.btn` family)**
- **Default:** `display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem;` Poppins; min touch target 44×44px; primary CTA = periwinkle (or purple→pink gradient) with pill radius; secondary = outlined/ghost periwinkle.
- **Hover:** brightness/gradient-shift + `cursor: pointer`; a subtle holo sheen sweep is allowed.
- **Focus:** distinct visible ring built from tokens (`outline`/`box-shadow`) for keyboard navigation — never removed.
- **Active:** `transform: scale(0.97)`.
- **Loading:** disables interaction and prevents double-clicks; renders a CSS spinner or animated Material Symbol (`progress`) **without distorting button dimensions**; used by the Final CTA submit.
- **Disabled:** `opacity: 0.5`, greyscale, `cursor: not-allowed`.
- **Success/Error:** temporary feedback states via `--text-success` / `--text-error`, always reinforced with icon + text (never color-only).
- **`.btn-danger`:** no destructive content is required, but if one is ever added it must be visually distinct in **both** themes.

**2.2 Cards (`.card`)**
- **Default:** `--bg-secondary` surface, `--border-default`, `--radius-md`/`--radius-lg`, `--shadow-sm`; flexible flex-column layout with generous padding.
- **Hover (interactive cards — pricing tiers, testimonials):** `translateY(-2px)` + elevation shift, transitioned with the motion tokens.
- **Focus-within:** card border highlights when a child link/button receives focus.
- **Skeleton / Empty states:** only required for dynamically injected content — this build is fully static, so do **not** fabricate fake loading or empty states.
- **Featured pricing card:** "Most Popular" badge + animated holo gradient border (`--grad-holo`); the loop animation is disabled under `prefers-reduced-motion`.

**2.3 Form & Input (`.input-group` — Final CTA email capture)**
- Flex container wrapping a programmatically associated label, the input, and a dedicated error/success feedback container.
- CSS must define all states: empty; focused (outline ring in `--primary`, 175ms); filled; valid (`--border-success` + check icon); invalid (`--border-error`, red text, error icon); disabled; read-only.
- Feedback container uses `aria-live="polite"`; validation messaging is icon + text, never color-only.
- JavaScript validates the email, simulates async submit (button loading 410–900ms → success state + confirmation message), and prevents page reload.

**2.4 FAQ Accordion (custom widget — no modals are in scope; do not add unrequested modals)**
- Each item: heading `<button>` with `aria-expanded` + `aria-controls`; panel with `role="region"` + `aria-labelledby`.
- Open/close animated via CSS (e.g., `grid-template-rows` or max-height) using `--transition-normal` + `--ease-standard`, gated behind reduced-motion.
- Fully keyboard operable (Enter/Space toggle, visible focus); Material Symbol `expand_more` chevron rotates 180°, with state also conveyed by `aria-expanded` (never icon-only).

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## 3. CORE UX & MICRO-INTERACTION RULES

**3.1 Responsive by Default**
- Fluid `clamp()` typography; standard breakpoints; zero horizontal overflow; all touch targets ≥44px; avatar images are CSS-styled initial circles (no external images).

**3.2 Motion & Holographic Effects**
- All state transitions: `transition: <property> var(--transition-fast|normal) var(--ease-standard)`. Per the source spec, component transitions may use `all 410ms cubic-bezier(0.24, 1, 0.4, 1)` — scope `all` to small components, never large surfaces.
- Holo effects: purple→pink gradient accents, iridescent hover sheen on primary buttons, holo gradient border on the featured pricing tier, and subtle blurred gradient orbs in the hero (CSS-only, `aria-hidden`, `pointer-events: none`).
- Gradient/clip-text is allowed on display headings **only if** contrast stays ≥4.5:1 in both themes; otherwise use solid `--text-primary` with a gradient accent underline.
- `prefers-reduced-motion: reduce` disables all decorative loops and reduces transforms to opacity/color changes; smooth-scroll is enabled only under `prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference`.

**3.3 Accessibility (a11y)**
- Contrast ≥4.5:1 for text in both light and dark modes; never rely on color alone for any state.
- Semantic HTML5 landmarks (`header`, `nav`, `main`, `section`, `footer`); exactly one `h1`; logical heading order; a "Skip to content" link; sticky header with `scroll-margin-top` on anchored sections.
- Correct ARIA on the theme toggle, mobile menu (`aria-expanded`, closes on Esc and link click, focus returns to trigger, panel at `--z-dropdown`), accordion, and `aria-live` regions for form feedback and any toast (`--z-toast`).
- Full keyboard operability end-to-end; logical DOM/focus order; visible focus everywhere.

**3.4 Mandatory Visual Feedback**
- Every hover, click, and submission produces a visible state change — no dead interactions.

**3.5 Destructive Actions**
- None are required by the content; if one is introduced, it must use a distinct `.btn-danger` treatment verified in both themes (see 2.1).

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## 4. DELIVERABLE & OUTPUT FORMAT

**4.1 File Structure**
- Exactly three files: `index.html`, `style.css`, `script.js`. Only one `<script src="script.js" defer>` reference plus the single permitted inline theme-boot snippet (1.3). Google Fonts + Material Symbols `<link>` tags in `<head>`. No libraries, no build tools.

**4.2 Naming Convention**
- BEM only (`block__element--modifier`), applied consistently across the entire deliverable. Never mix conventions.

**4.3 Content & Copy**
- **All user-facing copy must be written in English.** Playful, Gen-Z, Y2K-flavored tone that stays clear and professional. **Lorem ipsum is forbidden** — author real, cohesive marketing copy for the fictional Astryx product across every section.

**4.4 Required Sections & Content**
1. **Header/Nav:** Poppins wordmark "Astryx"; links to Features, How It Works, Pricing, FAQ; theme toggle; primary CTA; accessible mobile menu.
2. **Hero:** eyebrow badge, `h1` (Poppins, bold), supporting subcopy (Crimson Text), dual CTAs (primary + secondary), decorative holo orbs; optional social-proof microcopy.
3. **Features:** exactly 3 cards — Material Symbol icon, title, description each.
4. **How It Works:** exactly 3 numbered steps (01/02/03) in a connected flex layout, icon + title + text each.
5. **Testimonials:** 3 quote cards — italic Crimson Text quote, CSS initials avatar, name + role; hover lift.
6. **Pricing:** 3 tiers; middle tier featured with "Most Popular" badge + holo gradient border; each tier: name, Poppins price, feature checklist with check icons, CTA button (featured CTA visually strongest).
7. **FAQ:** 4–6 accessible accordion items (per 2.4) with genuinely useful answers.
8. **Final CTA:** headline + subcopy + email capture form (per 2.3); submit shows loading → success confirmation in an `aria-live` region.
9. **Footer:** brand blurb, secondary link columns (Product, Company, Support), Material Symbol social icons, current-year copyright, subtle holo divider.

**4.5 JavaScript Scope (`script.js` only)**
- Theme toggle + `localStorage` persistence; mobile menu toggle; FAQ accordion; email validation + simulated async submit with loading/success states; smooth-scroll for anchor navigation (reduced-motion aware). Nothing beyond this scope.

**4.6 Acceptance Checklist — self-verify before output**
- Zero `style=""` attributes; zero inline SVGs; zero hardcoded colors outside tokens.
- Light **and** dark modes both fully polished; toggle persists across reloads; no theme flash.
- Keyboard-only pass end-to-end; visible focus everywhere; correct ARIA on toggle, menu, accordion, form.
- 320px → desktop with zero horizontal overflow; rows stack to columns.
- All button states implemented (hover/focus/active/loading/disabled/success/error); every interaction gives feedback.
- All transitions use 175ms/410ms with `cubic-bezier(0.24, 1, 0.4, 1)`; reduced-motion respected.
- BEM-only naming; three files only; all copy real, English, and on-theme.