KAGERA / DESIGN DIRECTION 03 / SYSTEM v0.1
Inspired by Apt

Resonance.

A familiar conversion-led journey with a more grounded promise. Apt’s near-black canvas, gold headline, purple actions and rounded visual panels meet a science-first career story.

01 / Colour language

A palette with a purpose.

Midnight
#0D0C11
Starlight
#F9C943
Orchid
#8540AC
Cloud
#F6F2FA
Lilac
#C5BBCE
Primary actionvar(--accent)
Canvas / primary text--bg / --ink
Secondary text / borders--muted / --line
Selected state--wash + --progress
Keyboard focus3px var(--focus)
Error textvar(--error)

Use ink for readable text. Accent washes are surfaces; selection always also uses a checked control. Never communicate an error through colour alone.

02 / Typography

Arial + Courier New

System fonts keep every HTML file portable and available offline.

Display / responsive 52–88px

A direction of your own.

Heading / 36–54px

What brings you to life?

Body / 16–18px · 1.6–1.75

Good questions create room for honest reflection. Take your time; the next step is yours to choose.

Label / 11px · tracking .15em

Your working life / a new perspective

03 / Structure & rhythm

Space that supports the story.

Layout1,200px container · split conversion hero · rounded result preview
Spacing scale4 · 8 · 12 · 16 · 24 · 32 · 48 · 64 · 96
Shape20px cards · 30px hero panel · 10px buttons · pill tags
Mobile ≤ 850px20px gutters · single column
Tap targets50px primary · 42px compact
Motion180ms buttons; no looping or distracting effects.
04 / Working components

The conversation kit.

Actions & states

Primary / secondary / disabled. Tab to see the focus ring. Primary buttons launch a working three-question preview.

Inputs & feedback

Add a reflection before continuing.

Selected response

AutonomyCompetenceRelatedness
KAGERAYOUR REFLECTION
01 / Interests

When do you become so absorbed in something that you lose track of time?

Think about a moment when the activity itself felt rewarding.

A space to be honest.
YOUR STORY, ONE THOUGHTFUL QUESTION AT A TIME.
05 / Voice, research & trust

Support the person’s agency.

Warm, optimistic and clear. Invite exploration; avoid perfect matches, accuracy claims or invented social proof.

Say

“What matters to you?”

Invite reflection and acknowledge that context, needs and preferences can change.

Avoid

“Your perfect career.”

Do not promise a fixed identity, guaranteed match, validated score or outcome we cannot substantiate.

Explain

Research → reflection.

SDT is an established research framework. This concept’s questions and recommendations require their own validation.

  • All three needs matter. Do not present autonomy, competence and relatedness as competing personality types.
  • Use labelled controls, visible focus, semantic headings and text feedback. Respect reduced motion.
  • Show question progress. Allow going back and exiting. Explain what happens to answers.
  • Testimonials, accuracy statistics and research endorsements require real supporting evidence.

Research reference: Self-Determination Theory overview. Visual reference: Apt, reviewed 30 September 2026. Original Kagera layouts and illustrations; no copied brand assets.

Working assumptions: Kagera is the placeholder brand. The landing page presents a product concept; its CTA opens an illustrative three-question flow. No backend, accounts or career-matching engine is connected.

Kagera / reflection preview