# Design Guidelines for API Server Project
## Project Analysis
This is a **backend-focused technical project** with minimal user-facing interface requirements. The primary interfaces are programmatic (APIs) rather than visual.
## Design Approach: Utility-Focused System
**Selected System**: Material Design (minimal implementation)
**Rationale**: Documentation and monitoring interfaces prioritize clarity and functionality over aesthetics.
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## UI Components (Limited Scope)
### 1. API Documentation Interface (/docs)
**Framework**: Use Swagger UI's default theme with minimal customization
- Leave Swagger's built-in styling intact for familiarity
- Add project branding only in header (logo/name)
- Focus on clear endpoint descriptions and examples
### 2. Optional Admin Dashboard (if implemented)
**Layout Structure**:
- Sidebar navigation: API logs, metrics, configuration
- Main content area: Data tables and status cards
**Typography**:
- Font: Inter or System UI stack
- Headers: 24px/20px/16px (h1/h2/h3)
- Body: 14px regular, 16px for important status text
- Code blocks: JetBrains Mono 13px
**Spacing System**:
- Use Tailwind units: 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16 for consistency
- Card padding: p-6
- Section spacing: mb-8
- Grid gaps: gap-4
**Component Library**:
- **Status Indicators**: Colored badges (success/warning/error states)
- **Data Tables**: Sortable, filterable logs with monospace timestamps
- **Stat Cards**: Request count, error rate, uptime
- **Code Blocks**: Syntax-highlighted JSON responses
- **Forms**: API key management, configuration inputs
**Key Principles**:
- Information density over decoration
- Monospace fonts for technical data
- Clear visual hierarchy in logs
- Immediate status visibility
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## No Images Required
This is a technical/utility application - images are not applicable.
**Priority**: Functionality and information clarity trump visual design in this project.
