hermes - 💡(How to fix) Fix [Feature]: Improve Hermes Agent UI Branding, Visual Identity, and Design System [1 pull requests]

Problem or Use Case

Hermes Agent is a powerful AI agent platform, but the current UI lacks a distinctive visual identity. The experience feels functional rather than polished, making it difficult for the product to stand out from other AI agent tools.

At the moment:

• The branding feels generic and not immediately recognizable.
• Visual hierarchy could be improved to better guide users through workflows.
• Typography, spacing, and color usage are inconsistent in some areas.
• The interface does not fully reflect the sophistication of the underlying technology.
• New users may perceive the product as less mature than it actually is due to the visual presentation.

A stronger brand and design language would improve user trust, product recognition, onboarding experience, and overall usability.

Proposed Solution

Introduce a cohesive design and branding refresh across Hermes Agent:

• Create a formal design system with standardized colors, typography, spacing, and component styles.
• Improve visual hierarchy throughout the application.
• Refresh the overall aesthetic to feel more modern, premium, and memorable.
• Introduce stronger brand assets (icons, illustrations, logos, motion design, etc.).
• Improve consistency between desktop, web, and future client experiences.
• Establish a recognizable visual identity that differentiates Hermes Agent from other AI assistants and agent frameworks.

Potential areas of focus:

• Navigation and information architecture
• Typography scale and readability
• Color palette and contrast
• Component consistency
• Loading states and animations
• Empty states and onboarding flows
• Agent status visualization

While functionality should remain the priority, a strong visual identity significantly improves adoption, perceived quality, and user retention. A first-party design system would provide a better foundation than relying solely on community customization.

Alternatives Considered

• Keeping the current UI and focusing exclusively on functionality.
• Allowing community themes to solve branding concerns.

While functionality should remain the priority, a strong visual identity significantly improves adoption, perceived quality, and user retention. A first-party design system would provide a better foundation than relying solely on community customization.

Feature Type

CLI improvement

Scope

Medium (few files, < 300 lines)

Contribution

• I'd like to implement this myself and submit a PR

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