Aesthetic CSS: A Guide to Vaporwave Web Design

Apr 30, 2024 | Programming

Welcome to the world of Aesthetic CSS, a vaporwave CSS framework that combines retro elements and modern design principles. In this guide, we will walk you through the features, installation, and usage of this unique framework. Let’s dive in!

Table of Contents

Features

The Aesthetic CSS framework is designed with a host of features:

  • Includes Elements, Colors, and Effects
  • Framework size is approximately 40KB
  • Written with SASS, allowing you to import only what you need
  • Compatible with AMPHTML

Example Elements

Here are some examples of elements you can create using Aesthetic CSS:


Button Element Example
Text Input Example
C R T Example
Windows 95 Modal Example
Windows XP Modal Example

Installation

Setting up Aesthetic CSS is straightforward, and you can use either npm or a direct HTML link.

npm

npm install --save aesthetic-css

HTML Link

Alternatively, download the latest aesthetic.css from the master branch or one of our releases:

<link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="aesthetic.css">

Importing Modules

If you want to include specific functionalities, you can import SASS files from the source directory:

@import '../node_modules/aesthetic-css/src/variables';

Suggested Fonts

Here are some font options that complement the vaporwave aesthetic beautifully:

Contributing

Your contributions to Aesthetic CSS are very welcome! To get started, clone the project and run the following commands:

npm install

To serve or build the project, use the following npm scripts:


# Watch for changes and serve the project
npm run dev

# Build the demo, and the Sass to css
npm run build

# Run the http server for development
npm run serve

Reference Material

For additional resources, check these links:

Authors

This framework was created by Aaron Turner and Daniel Gomez.

License

Aesthetic CSS is licensed under Apache 2.0.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues during installation or while using Aesthetic CSS, try the following tips:

  • Ensure that your npm version is up to date.
  • Double-check the file paths if you’re importing modules.
  • If the styles are not applying, make sure your HTML references the correct CSS file location.
  • Review any error messages in the console; they often provide actionable insights.

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