Brainly Pencil Design Principles

Design principles for Brainly's Pencil design system that spell out PENCIL, guiding their product and brand experiences.

  1. Personality on Brand

    Design interactions and visuals that clearly reflect the brand’s character, tone, and identity so the experience feels recognisable and authentic.

  2. Effortless Experience

    Create a smooth, intuitive experience that works reliably across devices and platforms with minimal friction or errors.

  3. Necessary Things Only

    Focus on what truly matters by removing unnecessary elements so users can complete tasks quickly and without distraction.

  4. Consistent & Connected

    Maintain consistent patterns, language, and structure so users can move through the product confidently without relearning how things work.

  5. Inclusive of Everybody

    Design for a wide range of people, abilities, and contexts so the product is accessible and usable for as many users as possible.

  6. Legible Value

    Make the value of the product and each design decision clear, transparent, and easy for users to understand.