Project
Launch Kit
An Astro-based starter kit for shipping marketing sites quickly — modular sections, SEO defaults, and a distinctive design system.
- Astro
- Tailwind
- Design Systems
Overview
Launch Kit is opinionated scaffolding for landing pages: reusable section blocks, production-ready SEO defaults, and a design system that looks intentional out of the box — not like another generic template.
Problem
Marketing sites often start strong and rot into a pile of one-off sections. Copy changes require developer time, spacing is inconsistent, and SEO basics (canonicals, metadata, sitemap) get bolted on late.
I wanted a kit that encodes good defaults early: content-friendly structure, bold visual hierarchy, and components you can compose without rewriting layout each time.
Approach
- Astro for content-first pages with minimal client JS
- Tailwind tokens for color, type, and spacing so themes stay coherent
- Section primitives (hero, features, social proof, CTA) with clear props
- SEO baked in — meta tags, sitemap hooks, and sensible heading structure
The design system favors strong type, thick borders, and accent-driven CTAs so pages feel distinctive even with placeholder copy.
Highlights
- Drop-in section library with consistent spacing rhythm
- Theme tokens that swap light/dark without rewriting components
- Content collections ready for case studies or product pages
- Accessible focus states and skip links from day one
Outcome
New landing pages ship in hours instead of days. Design stays consistent across experiments, and non-engineers can update copy without fighting the layout system.