Design Style Library
STS Media internal searchable database of creative reference styles, visual aesthetics, and image prompt builders.
Classic / Historical
Neo-Brutalism
off-white, black, electric blue, acid yellow, hot pink
Textures: flat bold color blocks, thick black borders, hard drop shadows, no gradients
Layout: blocky grid with hard offsets, thick bordered cards, exaggerated button shapes
Classic / Historical
Brutalism
concrete grey, black, white, harsh red accent
Textures: raw concrete, exposed grid lines, scanline texture, harsh drop shadows
Layout: blocky asymmetric grid, overlapping raw elements, unrefined spacing, exposed structure
Classic / Historical
De Stijl
white, black, primary red, blue, yellow
Textures: flat matte color planes, crisp black grid lines, no gradients, clean paper finish
Layout: asymmetric grid of rectangles, thick black dividing lines, strict horizontal/vertical composition
Classic / Historical
Constructivism
red, black, white, grey, gold accent
Textures: flat ink print, halftone photomontage, raw paper grain, mechanical line work
Layout: diagonal dynamic composition, photomontage collage, strong directional arrows and shapes
Classic / Historical
Memphis Design
hot pink, turquoise, yellow, black, white, coral, purple
Textures: squiggle patterns, confetti dots, laminate textures, terrazzo print, bold color blocking
Layout: clashing geometric shapes, asymmetric collage composition, layered overlapping forms
Classic / Historical
Mid-Century Modern
mustard yellow, teal, burnt orange, olive green, cream, walnut brown
Textures: wood grain, atomic pattern textures, flat screen-print color, linen paper
Layout: organic shapes with grid structure, boomerang and atomic motifs, balanced asymmetry
Classic / Historical
Swiss International Style
white, black, red accent, light grey
Textures: clean matte paper, flat solid color, sharp edges, no texture
Layout: mathematical grid system, asymmetric column layout, generous whitespace, strong alignment
Classic / Historical
Bauhaus
primary red, blue, yellow, black, white, warm grey
Textures: flat color blocks, matte paper, screen-printed texture, minimal grain
Layout: strict grid system, geometric shape composition, asymmetric balance, generous white space
Classic / Historical
Art Nouveau
muted gold, sage green, dusty rose, cream, deep plum, bronze
Textures: stained glass, hand-illustrated linework, botanical engravings, gilded accents, parchment
Layout: asymmetrical curves, whiplash linework framing, botanical border motifs, centered ornamental focal point
Classic / Historical
Neo Deco
matte black, brass, champagne, deep teal, ivory, burgundy
Textures: brushed metal, smoked glass, marble veneer, matte lacquer, fine linework
Layout: clean geometric framing, symmetrical hero composition, strong vertical emphasis, generous negative space
Classic / Historical
Art Deco
black, gold, ivory, deep emerald, navy, burgundy, silver, cream
Textures: lacquer, polished metal, marble, exotic veneer, sunburst motifs, beveled glass
Layout: symmetrical composition, stepped geometric framing, bold central motif, ornamental borders
Luxury / Editorial
Velvet Rope Aesthetic
cream, black, ivory, champagne, navy, forest green, burgundy, muted gold
Textures: linen, marble, leather, gloss paper, foil, velvet, soft film grain
Layout: wide margins, editorial grid, strong hero image, restrained hierarchy