MicroPost

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MicroPost is a dense, social-first design system for microblogging and short-form content platforms. It prioritizes content density — many posts visible per screen — while keeping each unit scannable and distinct. Rounded shapes and soft blue accents evoke the familiarity of social platforms, while compact spacing ensures the feed feels alive and full. Every component is optimized for quick reading, fast interaction, and clear threading between connected posts.

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Secondary#6B7280
Tertiary#F3F4F6
Background#F9FAFB
Headline
Aa
Search
Body
Aa
Label
Aa
Label

Color Palette

Typography

Headline FontSpace Grotesk · 16px · Regular

Every letter tells a story worth reading, and every typeface gives that story a new voice waiting to be heard.

DisplaySpace Grotesk · 30px · Bold

Every letter tells a story worth reading, and every typeface gives that story a new voice waiting to be heard.

HeadlineSpace Grotesk · 22px · Bold

Every letter tells a story worth reading, and every typeface gives that story a new voice waiting to be heard.

SubheadSpace Grotesk · 17px · SemiBold

Every letter tells a story worth reading, and every typeface gives that story a new voice waiting to be heard.

Body LargeDM Sans · 16px · Regular

Every letter tells a story worth reading, and every typeface gives that story a new voice waiting to be heard.

BodyDM Sans · 14px · Regular

Every letter tells a story worth reading, and every typeface gives that story a new voice waiting to be heard.

Body SmallDM Sans · 13px · Regular

Every letter tells a story worth reading, and every typeface gives that story a new voice waiting to be heard.

CaptionDM Sans · 11px · Medium

Every letter tells a story worth reading, and every typeface gives that story a new voice waiting to be heard.

OverlineDM Sans · 10px · Bold

Every letter tells a story worth reading, and every typeface gives that story a new voice waiting to be heard.

CodeRoboto Mono · 13px · Regular

Every letter tells a story worth reading, and every typeface gives that story a new voice waiting to be heard.

Spacing

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MicroPost is a dense, social-first design system for microblogging and short-form content platforms. It prioritizes content density — many posts visible per screen — while keeping each unit scannable and distinct. Rounded shapes and soft blue accents evoke the familiarity of social platforms, while compact spacing ensures the feed feels alive and full. Every component is optimized for quick reading, fast interaction, and clear threading between connected posts.

Components

Buttons

Cards

Card Title

Sample body text for the card component.

Card Title

Sample body text for the card component.

Inputs

Chips

Filter ChipStatus Chip

Elevation & Depth

Subtle
Medium
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Overlay
Blue Focus

Do's & Don'ts

Do

keep post cards compact — 12px 16px padding maximum, no excess whitespace within posts.
use pill-shaped buttons (9999px radius) for all primary actions like Post, Reply, Follow.
use thread connector lines (2px wide, #E5E7EB) to visually link parent and child posts.
show timestamps in relative format ("2m", "1h", "3d") to reinforce the rapid-fire pace.
provide clear engagement affordances (reply, repost, like) with icon + count at 11px caption size.
ensure all interactive targets are at minimum 32px touch size despite the compact layout.

Don't

display more than 280 characters without truncation — offer "Show more" expansion.
use heavy shadows or borders — the feed should feel light, seamless, and scrollable.
let avatars exceed 40px in the feed — space is at a premium.
use red for anything other than errors, destructive actions, or notification badges.
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