Kenichi Aikawa

The Kenichi Aikawa design system embodies a minimal, high-contrast aesthetic that privileges content. It balances the starkness of dark text on a pure white canvas with the understated elegance of custom typography. Spacing is generous, creating a spacious, uncluttered environment where photographic works are given ample room to breathe. Interactions are subtle, using faint borders and text changes rather than overt color or heavy components, focusing attention on the visual artistry. Always use Basalt Black (#2d2926) for primary text on Canvas White (#ffffff) backgrounds to maintain high contrast. Apply PP Editorial New, weight 400 for all headings to establish a distinct editorial tone, with letter-spacing: -0.0500em for 58px and -0.0300em for 20px text. Employ PP Neue Montreal, weight 400 for all body text, navigation links, and functional copy, ensuring legibility and a neutral aesthetic. Utilize 15px vertical padding for interactive text elements like navigation links to provide clear click targets and visual breathing room. Maintain generous spacing between content sections (e.g., sectionGap: 75px) to achieve a spacious and uncluttered page density. Implement 1px Basalt Black (#2d2926) borders as subtle accent or hover states, avoiding any filled button backgrounds or heavy visual indicators. Do not introduce strong accent colors; the palette should remain predominantly monochrome with subtle grays. Avoid using shadows or gradients; rely on contrast and spacing for visual hierarchy rather than elevation effects. Do not deviate from the specified letter-spacing for PP Editorial New; its tight tracking is a signature element of the typography. Do not use heavy, filled button styles; all interactive elements should be text-based or use subtle borders. Do not create dense blocks of text or tightly packed UI; prioritize spacious layouts and ample negative space.