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Reference Transformation
Studied references inform principles and craft without reproducing one source's recognizable shell, navigation, typography, and accent composition.
Quality gatesRecommended
Intent
Keep reference-led work specific to the target product and prevent a redesign from reading as another product with substituted copy.
Checks
- Name the traits retained from each reference and identify at least two structural decisions derived from the target product.
- Compare thumbnail silhouettes and redesign when the shell, navigation geometry, hero structure, and accent placement still match one source as a set.
Warnings
- Changing colors and copy does not create a distinct system when the page silhouette and chrome remain recognizable.
Exceptions
- Direct reproduction is valid only when the user owns the source and explicitly requests faithful implementation.