Contentious
style

A brand and design system. A living guide to how we create and communicate. These pages document our essence, design patterns, code components and writing standards.

Foundations
OverviewBrand essenceCore content strategyPrinciples
Words
OverviewLexiconStyleVoice and tone
Design
OverviewColoursComponentsDevice screenshotsLayoutsTypography
Code
OverviewAstro componentsContent modelCSSImagesTokensUtilities
Contentious

Contentious is a content-led strategy practice (with notable digital and design nous) for mission-driven organisations.

Style guide / Words

Words

Brand voice, content guidelines, and writing principles for consistent communication.

Lexicon

An A–Z of words and how we use them.

Style

House style rules and conventions for writing.

Voice and tone

Our personality and how we moderate it in different situations.