Genericstyle
Genericstyle is a term used in discussions of visual design and user interface design to describe a minimal, highly adaptable style system that emphasizes reuse, accessibility, and cross-context consistency. It is typically built around a neutral color palette, a modular typographic scale, and a restrained set of UI primitives, with a focus on legibility and predictable behavior across devices.
Origins and usage: The concept arises from the broader practice of design systems and component libraries,
Key characteristics include modular components, design tokens for colors, typography, spacing, and breakpoints, scalable typography, grid-based
Applications: It is used in software user interfaces, documentation portals, developer portals, and digital products where
Critique: Critics argue that genericstyle can appear bland or homogenizing if not extended with thoughtful branding
See also: design system, style guide, design tokens, typography, modular design, user interface design.