Crossref — Metadata search form

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A single broad metadata field gives journals, books and other scholarly material one shared search entry point.

Crossref — Metadata search form — captured interface — Viewport capture · opening screen

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A single broad metadata field gives journals, books and other scholarly material one shared search entry point.

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Surface: Crossref — Metadata search
Navigation: A small logo and navigation frame a narrow left-aligned search form.
Layout: A small logo and navigation frame a narrow left-aligned search form.
Density: Compact supporting controls preserve space for the primary content.
Color: White, pale blue and yellow
Type: Clear sans-serif labels with stronger section headings and smaller metadata.
Pattern: A single broad metadata field gives journals, books and other scholarly material one shared search entry point.
States: Public opening screen as captured; subsequent actions and authenticated states were not tested.
Don't: Use the structure as a reference, with your own content and identity. This still does not establish the behavior of controls or unseen states.

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# My project
[Describe the product, audience, and screen you want to improve]

Stack: Use the existing project stack
Task: Implement the interface and verify the result in the existing project.

## Tool guidance (Any AI tool)
Use available project tools to inspect, implement, and test. State any unavailable capabilities.

# Design reference: Crossref — Metadata search form
Source: https://search.crossref.org/?q=interface+design
Swipefile reference: https://swipefile.design/ref/expand-crossref-metadata-search/
Captured: 2026-09-08. This is a dated reference, not a claim about the current live product.
Capture scope: one viewport. Do not infer unseen page sections or a complete user flow.

## Objective
Adapt the interaction and layout patterns below to my project. Use my own content and identity. Do not reproduce logos, proprietary copy, or brand assets.

## Reference notes
- surface: Crossref — Metadata search
- nav: A small logo and navigation frame a narrow left-aligned search form.
- layout: A small logo and navigation frame a narrow left-aligned search form.
- density: Compact supporting controls preserve space for the primary content.
- color: White, pale blue and yellow
- typography: Clear sans-serif labels with stronger section headings and smaller metadata.
- pattern: A single broad metadata field gives journals, books and other scholarly material one shared search entry point.
- states: Public opening screen as captured; subsequent actions and authenticated states were not tested.
- dont: Use the structure as a reference, with your own content and identity. This still does not establish the behavior of controls or unseen states.

Useful for: A single broad metadata field gives journals, books and other scholarly material one shared search entry point.

## Acceptance criteria
- Existing project conventions, design tokens, working functionality, and unrelated changes are preserved.
- Two or three reference principles clearly support the user's task; conflicts are resolved in favor of usability and the existing product.
- Reusable components and semantic HTML express the interface. Available licensed assets are used; important UI text is never rendered as a bitmap.
- Every visible control has a defined behavior. Loading, empty, error, success, disabled, and long-content states are specified where relevant. Demo data is clearly labeled.
- Navigation and content adapt at 375px, 768px, and 1440px without horizontal page overflow. Keyboard use, visible focus, labeled inputs, at least 44px touch targets, readable contrast, and reduced motion are supported.
- Verification distinguishes rendered behavior from proposals and identifies anything still requiring a backend or external service.

## Quality bar
Clear hierarchy, consistent spacing, restrained surfaces, and purposeful motion. Avoid decorative gradients, excessive cards, placeholder buttons, and invented metrics unless the project calls for them. Do not claim a feature is connected or tested without evidence.

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## Objective
Adapt the interaction and layout patterns below to my project. Use my own content and identity. Do not reproduce logos, proprietary copy, or brand assets.

Useful for: A single broad metadata field gives journals, books and other scholarly material one shared search entry point.

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