> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Principles

> Core design principles for creating effective Discord Social SDK integrations.

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  Any in-game imagery used in is purely fictional for concept purposes.
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## 1. Add Value for the Player

This integration aims to bring value to the player's gaming experience. Branded connection points should highlight said value-add based on the context.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/discord-dependabot-npm-and-yarn-lint-staged-17-3-0/7AsaS1ejMgjuegwf/images/social-sdk/design-guidelines/Principle-03.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=7AsaS1ejMgjuegwf&q=85&s=125c8d9d969ec3a0abba589255c93686" alt="Add Value for the Player" width="3840" height="2160" data-path="images/social-sdk/design-guidelines/Principle-03.png" />

## 2. Foster trust with Discord's brand

Lean into Discord's visual-styling to establish trust through brand recognition. The more players that connect, the more robust the social graph is for the game.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/discord-dependabot-npm-and-yarn-lint-staged-17-3-0/7AsaS1ejMgjuegwf/images/social-sdk/design-guidelines/Principle-04.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=7AsaS1ejMgjuegwf&q=85&s=90457e0fa2e7a86d6e3f77b7ba91556e" alt="Foster trust with Discord's brand" width="3840" height="2160" data-path="images/social-sdk/design-guidelines/Principle-04.png" />

## 3. Promote Understanding through consistency

Use consistent branding and user-flows across games to build expected behavior. We care about the UX, not the UI.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/discord-dependabot-npm-and-yarn-lint-staged-17-3-0/7AsaS1ejMgjuegwf/images/social-sdk/design-guidelines/Principle-05.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=7AsaS1ejMgjuegwf&q=85&s=e6c806d025ad20d6a6afab8a5ea1e6a8" alt="Promote Understanding through consistency" width="3840" height="2160" data-path="images/social-sdk/design-guidelines/Principle-05.png" />

## 4. Prioritize the player's immersion

Our focus is on preserving the player's immersion in the game. There are no requirements to replicate Discord's UI. The visual-design should feel as seamlessly integrated into the game as our SDKs.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/discord-dependabot-npm-and-yarn-lint-staged-17-3-0/7AsaS1ejMgjuegwf/images/social-sdk/design-guidelines/Principle-06.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=7AsaS1ejMgjuegwf&q=85&s=f7f4d98c3822165d6a5b58454d72ff8a" alt="Prioritize the player's immersion" width="3840" height="2160" data-path="images/social-sdk/design-guidelines/Principle-06.png" />

## 5. Uphold data privacy, transparency, and control

Each platform is in control and responsible for the data on their respective platforms. Players are informed of where their data shows up.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/discord-dependabot-npm-and-yarn-lint-staged-17-3-0/7AsaS1ejMgjuegwf/images/social-sdk/design-guidelines/Principle-07.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=7AsaS1ejMgjuegwf&q=85&s=2962d31e969627f984f5414d52a60e8e" alt="Uphold data privacy, transparency, and control" width="3840" height="2160" data-path="images/social-sdk/design-guidelines/Principle-07.png" />

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## Change Log

| Date           | Changes         |
| -------------- | --------------- |
| March 17, 2025 | initial release |
