Photon Design Principles
Six principles guiding Firefox's Photon design system, balancing speed and adaptability with a friendly, supportive character.
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Adaptable
Work across different platforms, screen sizes, and contexts. Respect each environment’s conventions while maintaining Firefox’s identity.
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Quick
Feel fast and responsive. Minimise perceived wait times and ensure interactions feel immediate and fluid.
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Aware
Understand context and anticipate needs. Provide relevant information and options based on what the user is doing.
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Approachable
Feel welcoming and easy to use for everyone. Avoid jargon and make features discoverable without overwhelming new users.
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Supportive
Help users accomplish their goals. Provide guidance when needed and recover gracefully from errors.
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Whimsical
Include moments of delight and personality. A browser can be serious about privacy while still feeling human and warm.