BBC Global Experience Language
BBC GEL / 2010– / Style / Platform Screen Languages
BBC's global experience language unifies news, video, audio and children's products through readable hierarchy, accessible media controls and reusable editorial components.
Black header over white content / Short bold headlines / News cards with consistent image ratios / Highly visible focus, captions and playback controls
Dictionary entry
- Best used for
- Media sites mixing articles, audio and video · Delivering the same content across devices and assistive technology
- Type
- Write short bold headlines and label content so it works without an image.
- Composition
- Keep card ratios consistent but let editorial importance change their size and order.
- Material
- Use black and white as the base, with one section or programme color.
- Caution
- An even card grid erases editorial judgment. Express importance through area and sequence.
- Further study
- GEL foundations / Progressive enhancement / Media accessibility
Related entries
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- Link
- https://indexstyle.org/styles/bbc-gel
- Markdown
- [BBC Global Experience Language — IndexStyle](https://indexstyle.org/styles/bbc-gel)
- HTML
- <a href="https://indexstyle.org/styles/bbc-gel">BBC Global Experience Language — IndexStyle</a>