Amazium v5.0

A CSS framework built the way I design and build.

A clean, flexible CSS framework built for designers and developers who want control without complexity. Built on Grid and Flexbox, Amazium gives you a structured system of layouts, utilities, and components—so you can prototype fast and build with confidence.

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Build faster. Design better. Stay in control.

Amazium removes the friction from building responsive interfaces. With a carefully structured system of grids, utilities, and components, it lets you move quickly without sacrificing consistency or quality.

No unnecessary complexity. No rigid constraints. Just a flexible toolkit that adapts to your workflow.

Built and used in real projects since 2009.

Why Amazium?

I built Amazium out of frustration—nothing quite fit how I like to design and build.

Some frameworks gave me too much freedom (and messy markup). Others gave me speed, but boxed me in.

So I made something in between.

Amazium is the toolkit I reach for on every project—simple, flexible, and just powerful enough to stay out of the way while I focus on the design.

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The thinking behind Amazium

I’m Mike Ballan a UI Designer and Front-End Developer who loves building clean, usable interfaces.

Amazium started as a personal tool to speed up my workflow and remove the friction I kept hitting with other frameworks. Over time, it’s evolved into the system I now use on almost every project.

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Everything You Need. Nothing You Don’t.

A streamlined toolkit for designing and building responsive interfaces.

Amazium is organised into key areas that cover the full workflow—from visual foundations to layout systems and reusable components. Each part is designed to do one job well, giving you the flexibility to build quickly without unnecessary complexity.

  1. Foundations

    Everything starts here. Amazium’s foundations define the visual language of your project—ensuring consistency, clarity, and balance across every interface.

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  2. Color

    A structured color system that balances brand identity with functional UI states—helping you communicate meaning, hierarchy, and feedback clearly.

  3. Iconography

    A consistent, scalable icon system designed to enhance usability and provide clear visual cues across your interface.

  4. Typography

    A flexible, responsive type system built for readability and hierarchy—from semantic headings to utility-driven text styles.

  1. Grids

    A modern layout system designed for real-world flexibility. Amazium’s grid gives you precise control when you need it—and simplicity when you don’t.

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  2. Getting started

    Create structured layouts instantly using a clear 12-column system that scales effortlessly across breakpoints.

  3. Fluid / Responsive

    Switch to fluid layouts when needed—your grid adapts seamlessly to any screen size without extra effort.

  4. Nested grids items

    Build complex layouts with confidence by nesting grids without breaking structure or alignment.

  1. Forms

    Simple, accessible, and adaptable. Amazium’s form system focuses on clarity and usability—so users can complete tasks without confusion.

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  2. Getting started

    A consistent structure that makes building forms predictable, scalable, and easy to maintain.

  3. Checkbox

    Clear, accessible selection controls for single or multiple choices.

  4. Select

    Structured input for controlled data selection, designed for usability and consistency.

  1. Components

    Purpose-built UI building blocks designed to work together seamlessly. Clean, flexible, and easy to extend.

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  2. Button

    Clear, actionable elements that guide users through key interactions.

  3. Card

    Flexible containers for grouping and presenting content in a structured way.

  4. Dynamic table

    Efficient data handling with built-in structure for sorting, organisation, and readability.

From the creator

Amazium is one of my long-running projects, but I also design experimental t-shirts under The Design Hobo, A collection of wearable ideas inspired by film, gaming, nostalgia, and digital culture. If you want to support my work or just explore something different:

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