Primer

Primer is GitHub's comprehensive design system, created to help build consistent and accessible user interfaces and brand experiences across the GitHub platform. It provides a robust foundation for designers and developers working on GitHub-related projects.

Key components and resources include:

• Primer Product UI: A dedicated toolkit for building user interfaces directly within GitHub products.
• Brand Toolkit: Resources for creating assets and experiences that align with the GitHub brand.
• Primer Brand UI: Specifically for designing digital marketing experiences that resonate with the GitHub identity.

Primer also offers shared foundational elements to ensure consistency and quality:

• Accessibility Guidelines: Tools and guidance for creating inclusive and accessible interfaces for all users.
• Octicons: A rich library of SVG icons designed by GitHub, for GitHub.
• Design Tokens: Pre-defined values for color, spacing, and typography, facilitating a unified visual language.

This system is essential for anyone contributing to the GitHub ecosystem, ensuring a cohesive and high-quality user experience. You can also stay updated with the latest advancements in design at GitHub and learn more about the core team behind this design system.