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WHY WE MOVED AWAY FROM PRIMARY, SECONDARY, AND TERTIARY BUTTONS

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The hierarchical button style paradigm classifies buttons into primary, secondary, and tertiary importance in product design. However, there are better approaches for brands that use color playfully. This article shows how switching from hierarchy to emphasis enabled a better color system for brands that explore a broader color spectrum.