Announcing a visual update to the AWS Management Console (preview)

Today, we are announcing a visual update to the AWS Management Console in preview. We are rolling out this update by using the latest version of Cloudscape, the Amazon Web Services (AWS) design system used to build intuitive, inclusive, and meaningful AWS experiences at scale.

In this post, I describe how the visual update makes it easier for you to scan content, focus on the key information, and find what you are looking for more effectively while preserving the familiar and consistent experience of the AWS Management Console.

Improved readability A revised typography scale and improved treatment of headings result in a stronger visual hierarchy, which helps you to better locate and understand your data. A refined use of color and weight across text elements help you differentiate key pieces of information faster. For example, you’ll see that labels in form fields are now more prominent, which eases scanning. The same applies to keys in key-value pairs and sections across components, such as service navigation, expandable elements, and tabs.

We improved the color palette, made it more vibrant, and simplified the color treatment of interactive elements. For example, secondary buttons, links, tokens, and interactive states for numerous interface elements are now blue, making it easier for you to interact with the content on the screen and contributing to improving task efficiency.

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