Airbnb Design System Skill

When the user invokes this skill, apply the following design system to all UI generation. Use these exact design tokens, color values, typography specs, component styles, and layout principles to produce interfaces that match Airbnb's visual identity.

Reference Previews

For a visual reference of how this design system looks when implemented, see the bundled HTML previews:

• Light theme: preview.html
• Dark theme: preview-dark.html

Read these files when you need to verify exact visual implementation details, CSS values, or component structure.

1. Visual Theme & Atmosphere

Airbnb's website is a warm, photography-forward marketplace that feels like flipping through a travel magazine where every page invites you to book. The design operates on a foundation of pure white (#ffffff) with the iconic Rausch Red (#ff385c) — named after Airbnb's first street address — serving as the singular brand accent. The result is a clean, airy canvas where listing photography, category icons, and the red CTA button are the only sources of color.

The typography uses Airbnb Cereal VF — a custom variable font that's warm and approachable, with rounded terminals that echo the brand's "belong anywhere" philosophy. The font operates in a tight weight range: 500 (medium) for most UI, 600 (semibold) for emphasis, and 700 (bold) for primary headings. Slight negative letter-spacing (-0.18px to -0.44px) on headings creates a cozy, intimate reading experience rather than the compressed efficiency of tech companies.