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+## Design Standards
+
+All UI must comply with the [Meshtastic Client Design Standards](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/meshtastic/design/refs/heads/master/standards/meshtastic_design_standards_latest.md). Fetch and review this document before making any UI changes.