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# Design System: Corporate Modern — Visual Theme & Atmosphere

This design system represents the contemporary enterprise — confident, clean, and forward-looking without sacrificing professionalism. It targets the visual tier occupied by modern SaaS platforms, fintech companies, and tech-forward professional services. The aesthetic communicates competence through clarity rather than ornamentation.

The foundation is a high-contrast pairing of near-black charcoal text on pristine white surfaces, energised by a teal accent that signals innovation without frivolity. The design relies on an 8px spacing grid that creates mathematical consistency across every component, lending the interface a precision that users feel even if they cannot articulate it.

Typography is uniform — a single sans-serif family (Inter or system-ui) handles all roles, with hierarchy established purely through size, weight, and colour. Shadows are subtle and purposeful, suggesting depth without drama. The overall effect is a workspace that feels both spacious and efficient: every pixel earns its place.

**Key characteristics:**
- **Mood:** Confident, clean, contemporary, efficient
- **Primary text:** Charcoal `#1a1a2e`
- **Accent colour:** Teal `#0891b2`
- **Background:** White `#FFFFFF`
- **Spacing grid:** 8px base unit
- **Border treatment:** 1px solid `#E2E8F0`, 8px radius default
- **Animation:** 150ms ease-out transitions on colour and shadow
- **Imagery style:** Abstract gradients, product screenshots, clean iconography
- **Overall density:** Medium — balanced between information and breathing room
