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how we build systems

1
reduction over decoration
every element earns its place through function — ornament adds weight, not meaning.
2
the grid is non-negotiable
a 4mm modular system governs placement across every touchpoint, every scale.
3
color carries signal, not mood
five defined values — navy, yellow, black, white, blue — each assigned a single role.
4
precision is a form of care
each mark placed within fixed coordinates — nothing left to intuition or chance.
This is the Lufthansa (Aicher) design system, applied by Curio Design — a design-style library for AI agents. Full Lufthansa (Aicher) guide → designbycurio.com/learn/lufthansa-aicher-crane-1962