For a website bringing visitors back to the bustling and magical New York City of 1926 in the Fantastic Beasts universe, the chosen typefaces, colors, and design elements reflect a sophisticated yet adventurous blend of vintage style and modern readability. The typeface pair—Fraunces and Poppins—works really well in capturing this aesthetic. Fraunces, with its elegant, vintage-inspired serif structure, evokes the sophistication of 1920s print culture while also aligning with the Art Deco and Jazz Age feel of that era. This gives it a grounded, historical quality that can evoke both the Muggle and Wizarding worlds of New York City. Meanwhile, Poppins, a modern sans-serif font, balances Fraunces with clean lines and excellent readability on screens, making it ideal for navigational elements and helping to create a seamless blend between the historical and the contemporary. Together, they maintain a period-appropriate aesthetic while also ensuring user-friendly design.
The text size of 16px for paragraph content was chosen to optimize readability across various devices, giving users a comfortable reading experience that doesn’t overwhelm them. With Fraunces for headers and sub-headers, the font hierarchy and contrast are clear, directing users to key sections and important historical notes. The 16px body text in Poppins serves as a consistent, modern, and accessible size that aligns well with web standards, creating a smooth narrative flow. This setup guides readers through the website without distraction, enhancing immersion in the 1920s world without compromising clarity or legibility.
The color palette combines #083587 (a deep blue), #291F1E (a rich, dark brown), and #F9F5E3 (an off-white) to bring both richness and historical authenticity to the website. The deep blue (#083587) reflects the mystery and allure of magical New York City and provides a strong contrast for readability. The dark brown (#291F1E) introduces warmth and a vintage feel, referencing the mahogany and sepia tones common in 1920s decor and fashion. Finally, the off-white (#F9F5E3) background offers a paper-like, muted tone that reduces eye strain and creates a sense of an aged document, contributing to the historical theme. By pairing these colors with images from Fantastic Beasts and screenshots from the film, the design feels both nostalgic and magical, inviting users to step into a 1926 New York filled with wizarding wonders.