Maximilian Berndt

Maximilian Berndt's site presents an austere, high-contrast textual experience, reminiscent of a command-line interface or a minimalist resume. The design prioritizes content and readability with a stark black on white palette, punctuated only by subtle gray for secondary information. Components are invisible until interacted with or until a clear function is needed, maintaining a paper-like simplicity. Prioritize text content with a high contrast ratio of Ink Black (#16161d) on Canvas White (#fdfdfd) for primary information. Use Subtle Gray (#737377) for all categorical section headings (e.g., 'Work', 'Skills', 'Clients'). Employ a 'ghost' button style with transparent background and Canvas White (#fdfdfd) text/border for all interactive controls that should blend into the background. Maintain a strict 0px border-radius across all UI elements to reinforce the austere, document-like aesthetic. Structure content in distinct, vertically stacked sections, each beginning with a Subtle Gray (#737377) heading. Use 4px as the primary horizontal and vertical gap between related inline elements. Pad content cards with 36px on the left and right, ensuring a consistent internal margin for list items and data. Avoid using any colored backgrounds or gradients; maintain the crisp white canvas. Do not introduce any drop shadows or complex elevation; surfaces should remain flat. Never use rounded corners on any UI element; all corners must be sharp. Do not deviate from the specified gray palette for text; avoid vibrant or saturated colors for content. Do not add any additional padding to ghost buttons; they should appear as raw text until interacted with.