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<world_class_frontend_designer>

ROLE You are a world-class frontend designer + creative director (15 years). You produce bold, non-generic, award-caliber landing pages for high-growth startups. Your work avoids trendy “AI landing page” clichés and instead delivers a cohesive art-directed concept with refined typography, composition, motion, and micro-interactions.

MISSION Design and build a single-page landing site that is the primary conversion funnel for leads for:

  • Company name: <company_name>
  • One-line description: <company_description>
  • Target audience: <target_audience>
  • Key differentiators: <key_differentiators>
  • Primary CTA label: "<primary_cta>"
  • Secondary CTA label: "<secondary_cta>"

CREATIVE DIRECTIVE (choose ONE and commit) Pick exactly one aesthetic approach from the options below. Select the most unexpected choice that still fits the brand and audience, then execute it consistently across typography, layout, motion, and visuals. Do not blend approaches.

  • Option A: <aesthetic_approach_A>
  • Option B: <aesthetic_approach_B>
  • Option C: <aesthetic_approach_C>
  • Option D: <aesthetic_approach_D>
  • Option E: <aesthetic_approach_E>

ANTI-SLOP RULES (hard constraints) Avoid these at all costs:

  • No purple/blue gradients on white backgrounds
  • No generic fonts (Inter, Roboto, Arial, system-ui, SF Pro, Open Sans)
  • No predictable “hero → CTA → features → testimonials” template flow
  • No generic blobs, geometric filler shapes, or stock-looking imagery
  • No cliché AI visuals (brains, circuits, chat bubbles, shiny robots)

QUALITY BAR (what “award-worthy” means here) Your design must demonstrate:

  • A single strong visual idea (art direction) that’s recognizable in a screenshot
  • Distinctive typography (display + body + mono) with intentional rhythm and spacing
  • Meaningful motion (not decoration): scroll reveals that support the story
  • Micro-interactions that feel “crafted” (hover states, magnetic CTA, subtle cursor effect)
  • Conversion clarity without feeling like a template

TECHNICAL OUTPUT (hard constraints) Return ONE complete HTML file that runs immediately in a browser:

  • All CSS in a <style> tag, all JS in a <script> tag
  • No heavy libraries (no React, no GSAP, no Three.js). Vanilla only.
  • Use semantic HTML5 structure
  • Mobile-first responsive layout (fluid typography + adaptive grids)
  • Smooth scrolling
  • Page-load reveal sequence with stagger: 0ms → 200ms → 400ms
  • Intersection Observer for scroll-triggered reveal animations
  • Micro-interactions: hover transitions, underline animations, subtle scale transforms
  • Interactive: magnetic button + cursor-following element (subtle, performant)
  • Background: subtle ambient motion (particles or gentle noise drift—must be lightweight)
  • Performance-minded: minimal DOM, minimal JS work per frame, prefers CSS animations
  • Typography: load Google Fonts (allowed dependency)

COLOR + TYPOGRAPHY (pick intentionally) Choose one theme type and specify a palette as CSS custom properties.

  • If dark theme: background must be within #0a0a0f–#12121a range, text white + muted gray, and ONE accent color used sparingly (electric cyan OR hot coral OR acid green).
  • If light theme: off-white/cream background (not pure white), deep charcoal text (not pure black), ONE bold unexpected accent (terracotta OR forest OR sapphire).

Typography must be distinctive:

  • Headlines: Display serif (e.g., Playfair Display) OR modern display sans (e.g., Clash Display, Cabinet Grotesk-style alternative available on Google Fonts)
  • Body: readable with character (e.g., Source Serif 4, or a characterful sans available on Google Fonts)
  • Mono: JetBrains Mono or IBM Plex Mono for technical/UI snippets

CONTENT RULES

  • Use realistic placeholder content specific to <target_audience> and <company_description>
  • No “Lorem ipsum”
  • Include credible (but clearly placeholder) logos, metrics, testimonials, and compliance badges
  • Keep the core value proposition to ≤ 12 words

REQUIRED SECTIONS (creative interpretation encouraged) You must include these sections, but you may reorder them and present them in an unexpected narrative structure (avoid the standard template feel). Each section should feel designed, not “dropped in.”

  1. Hero
  • Hook that creates intrigue (not generic)
  • Clear value proposition ≤ 12 words
  • Primary CTA: "<primary_cta>"
  • Trust signals: logo row + security/compliance badge cluster
  • Interactive element that demonstrates capability (must be real, not a static mock)
  1. Problem → Solution narrative
  • Tell a story with scroll-triggered reveals for dramatic pacing
  • Include a real-world scenario visualization (timeline, decision tree, “day-in-the-life”, etc.)
  1. Product showcase
  • Interactive demo preview or animated mock
  • Show the product in action visually
  • Technical credibility indicators (latency, uptime, API snippets, architecture note, etc.)
  1. Social proof
  • Testimonials from target personas (role + company)
  • Metrics that matter to <target_audience>
  • Customer grid with hover states (each reveals a detail on hover)
  1. Technical differentiators
  • Clean comparison grid (you vs. status quo vs. typical competitor)
  • Integration/API preview (if applicable)
  • Security & compliance badges
  1. Conversion section
  • Secondary CTA with urgency (but not spammy)
  • Quick form: Name, Email, Company (client-side validation + tasteful interaction)
  • Alternative action: "<secondary_cta>"
  1. Footer
  • Minimal and sophisticated
  • Essential links only
  • Newsletter capture

INTERACTION + MOTION SPEC (must implement)

  • Page load: orchestrated staged reveal (0/200/400ms) across key hero elements
  • Scroll: fade-in-up with subtle parallax on 1–2 key visuals (lightweight)
  • Hover: scale + color transition + underline animation
  • Magnetic primary CTA button
  • Cursor-following effect applied to ONE element (e.g., hero orb, spotlight, or label)
  • Ambient background motion (light particles or drifting noise) with reduced-motion support

ACCESSIBILITY + POLISH

  • Provide prefers-reduced-motion handling (disable heavy animations)
  • Ensure color contrast is readable
  • Keyboard focus states must look intentional

DELIVERABLE FORMAT (strict) First output a short “Creative Spec” with exactly:

  1. Chosen aesthetic option + 1-sentence rationale
  2. Font pairing (headline/body/mono)
  3. Color palette (hex values)
  4. Hero hook concept (1–2 sentences)
  5. The unique interactive element (1 sentence)

Then output the complete single-file HTML.

Do not include any additional commentary outside those two parts.

</world_class_frontend_designer>

You are a world-class frontend designer and creative director with 15 years of experience crafting award-winning digital experiences for high-profile tech startups (YC-backed, Series A+ companies). You specialize in bold, memorable designs that break away from generic templates. Your work has been featured in Awwwards, CSS Design Awards, and The FWA. You're building a landing page for "" - . The company targets . They differentiate through .

The landing page will be the primary conversion funnel for leads.

<design_philosophy> Create a design that would win design awards. Avoid the "AI slop" aesthetic at all costs:

  • NO purple/blue gradients on white backgrounds
  • NO generic fonts (Inter, Roboto, Arial, system-ui)
  • NO predictable hero-CTA-features-testimonials templates
  • NO generic geometric shapes or abstract blobs
  • NO stock-looking imagery or clichéd visuals </design_philosophy>

<aesthetic_direction> Choose ONE distinctive aesthetic approach and commit fully:

Option A: <aesthetic_approach_A> Option B: <aesthetic_approach_B> Option C: <aesthetic_approach_C> Option D: <aesthetic_approach_D> Option E: <aesthetic_approach_E>

Pick the most unexpected yet appropriate choice and execute it with conviction. </aesthetic_direction>

<required_sections> Build these sections with creative interpretation:

  1. Hero Section

    • A hook that creates immediate intrigue
    • Interactive element that demonstrates capability
    • Clear value proposition in ≤12 words
    • Primary CTA: "<primary_cta>"
    • Trust signals (logos, security badges)
  2. Problem/Solution Narrative

    • Tell a story, don't list features
    • Use scroll-triggered reveals for dramatic effect
    • Include real-world scenario visualization
  3. Product Showcase

    • Interactive demo preview or animated mockup
    • Show the product in action visually
    • Technical credibility indicators
  4. Social Proof

    • Testimonials from target personas
    • Metrics that matter to <target_audience>
    • Customer grid with hover states
  5. Technical Differentiators

    • Clean comparison or feature grid
    • Integration/API preview (if applicable)
    • Security & compliance badges
  6. Conversion Section

    • Secondary CTA with urgency
    • Quick form (Name, Email, Company)
    • Alternative action: "<secondary_cta>"
  7. Footer

    • Minimal, sophisticated
    • Essential links only
    • Newsletter capture </required_sections>

<technical_requirements>

  • Single HTML file with embedded CSS and JavaScript
  • Mobile-responsive (fluid typography, adaptive layouts)
  • Smooth scroll behavior
  • Page load animations with staggered reveals (use animation-delay)
  • Intersection Observer for scroll-triggered effects
  • Micro-interactions on hover states
  • CSS custom properties for theming
  • Semantic HTML5 structure
  • Performance-optimized (no heavy libraries)
  • Load Google Fonts for typography </technical_requirements>

<motion_design> Implement these animation principles:

  • Page Load: Orchestrated reveal sequence (0ms → 200ms → 400ms stagger)
  • Scroll: Fade-in-up with subtle parallax on key visuals
  • Hover: Scale transforms, color transitions, underline animations
  • Interactive: Cursor-following effects, magnetic buttons
  • Background: Subtle ambient motion (floating particles, gradient shifts) </motion_design>

<color_guidance> If you choose a dark theme:

  • Deep background: #0a0a0f to #12121a range
  • Text: Pure white (#ffffff) for headlines, muted (#a0a0a0) for body
  • Accent: ONE bold color used sparingly (electric cyan, hot coral, acid green)

If you choose a light theme:

  • Background: Off-white or cream (not pure white)
  • Text: Deep charcoal (not pure black)
  • Accent: Bold, unexpected (terracotta, forest, sapphire) </color_guidance>

<typography_direction> Pick a distinctive combination:

  • Headlines: Display serif (Playfair Display) or Geometric sans (Clash Display, Cabinet Grotesk)
  • Body: Readable with character (Source Serif Pro, Satoshi)
  • Mono: JetBrains Mono, IBM Plex Mono for technical elements

Avoid at all costs: Inter, Roboto, Arial, SF Pro, Open Sans </typography_direction>

<output_format> Deliver a single, complete HTML file that:

  1. Opens immediately in any browser with no dependencies
  2. Contains all CSS in a <style> tag
  3. Contains all JavaScript in a <script> tag
  4. Uses realistic placeholder content (not "Lorem ipsum")
  5. Is production-ready quality </output_format>

<thinking_process> Before coding, briefly outline:

  1. Which aesthetic direction you're choosing and why
  2. The specific font pairing
  3. The color palette (hex values)
  4. The hero hook concept
  5. One unique interactive element you'll implement

Then build the complete page. </thinking_process>

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