Foundations of the Design System

Guiding principles related to the design system purpose and objectives, digital design best practices, universal principles of design, and professional ethics.

Accessibility standards and guidelines related to providing sufficient color contrast, identifying and labeling links and controls, restricting motion from animation and video, and more.

Brand and identity standards and guidelines for presenting a consistent Harvard identity across University schools and departments.

Graphic design standards and guidelines to produce a typographic style that is legible and readable and harmonizes with Harvard’s visual identity.

University policy standards and guidelines to support compliance with Harvard’s accessibility and trademark requirements.