UI/UX Pro Max - Design Intelligence
Comprehensive design guide for web and mobile applications. Contains 57 styles, 95+ color palettes, 56 font pairings, 99 UX guidelines, and 25 chart types across 12 technology stacks. Searchable database with BM25-based priority recommendations.
When to Apply
Reference these guidelines when:
- Designing new UI components or pages
- Choosing color palettes and typography
- Reviewing code for UX issues
- Building landing pages or dashboards
- Implementing accessibility requirements
Rule Categories by Priority
| Priority |
Category |
Impact |
Domain |
| 1 |
Accessibility |
CRITICAL |
ux |
| 2 |
Touch & Interaction |
CRITICAL |
ux |
| 3 |
Performance |
HIGH |
ux |
| 4 |
Layout & Responsive |
HIGH |
ux |
| 5 |
Typography & Color |
MEDIUM |
typography, color |
| 6 |
Animation |
MEDIUM |
ux |
| 7 |
Style Selection |
MEDIUM |
style, product |
| 8 |
Charts & Data |
LOW |
chart |
Quick Reference
1. Accessibility (CRITICAL)
color-contrast - Minimum 4.5:1 ratio for normal textfocus-states - Visible focus rings on interactive elementsalt-text - Descriptive alt text for meaningful imagesaria-labels - aria-label for icon-only buttonskeyboard-nav - Tab order matches visual orderform-labels - Use label with for attribute
2. Touch & Interaction (CRITICAL)
touch-target-size - Minimum 44x44px touch targetshover-vs-tap - Use click/tap for primary interactionsloading-buttons - Disable button during async operationserror-feedback - Clear error messages near problemcursor-pointer - Add cursor-pointer to clickable elements
3. Performance (HIGH)
image-optimization - Use WebP, srcset, lazy loadingreduced-motion - Check prefers-reduced-motioncontent-jumping - Reserve space for async content
4. Layout & Responsive (HIGH)
viewport-meta - width=device-width initial-scale=1readable-font-size - Minimum 16px body text on mobilehorizontal-scroll - Ensure content fits viewport widthz-index-management - Define z-index scale (10, 20, 30, 50)
5. Typography & Color (MEDIUM)
line-height - Use 1.5-1.75 for body textline-length - Limit to 65-75 characters per linefont-pairing - Match heading/body font personalities
6. Animation (MEDIUM)
duration-timing - Use 150-300ms for micro-interactionstransform-performance - Use transform/opacity, not width/heightloading-states - Skeleton screens or spinners
7. Style Selection (MEDIUM)
style-match - Match style to product typeconsistency - Use same style across all pagesno-emoji-icons - Use SVG icons, not emojis
8. Charts & Data (LOW)
chart-type - Match chart type to data typecolor-guidance - Use accessible color palettesdata-table - Provide table alternative for accessibility
Prerequisites
Python 3.x is required (no external dependencies). Check if installed:
python3 --version || python --version
How to Use This Skill
When user requests UI/UX work (design, build, create, implement, review, fix, improve), follow this workflow:
Step 1: Analyze User Requirements
Extract key information from user request:
- Product type: SaaS, e-commerce, portfolio, dashboard, landing page, etc.
- Style keywords: minimal, playful, professional, elegant, dark mode, etc.
- Industry: healthcare, fintech, gaming, education, etc.
- Stack: React, Vue, Next.js, or default to
html-tailwind
Step 2: Generate Design System (REQUIRED)
Always start with --design-system to get comprehensive recommendations with reasoning:
python3 ${CODEBUDDY_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<product_type> <industry> <keywords>" --design-system [-p "Project Name"]
This command:
- Searches 5 domains in parallel (product, style, color, landing, typography)
- Applies reasoning rules from
ui-reasoning.csv to select best matches
- Returns complete design system: pattern, style, colors, typography, effects
- Includes anti-patterns to avoid
Example:
python3 ${CODEBUDDY_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "beauty spa wellness service" --design-system -p "Serenity Spa"
Step 3: Supplement with Detailed Searches (as needed)
After getting the design system, use domain searches to get additional details:
python3 ${CODEBUDDY_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --domain <domain> [-n <max_results>]
When to use detailed searches:
| Need |
Domain |
Example |
| More style options |
style |
--domain style "glassmorphism dark" |
| Chart recommendations |
chart |
--domain chart "real-time dashboard" |
| UX best practices |
ux |
--domain ux "animation accessibility" |
| Alternative fonts |
typography |
--domain typography "elegant luxury" |
| Landing structure |
landing |
--domain landing "hero social-proof" |
Step 4: Stack Guidelines (Default: html-tailwind)
Get implementation-specific best practices. If user doesn't specify a stack, default to html-tailwind.
python3 ${CODEBUDDY_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --stack html-tailwind
Available stacks: html-tailwind, react, nextjs, vue, nuxtjs, nuxt-ui, svelte, swiftui, react-native, flutter, shadcn, jetpack-compose
Search Reference
Available Domains
| Domain |
Use For |
Example Keywords |
product |
Product type recommendations |
SaaS, e-commerce, portfolio, healthcare, beauty, service |
style |
UI styles, colors, effects |
glassmorphism, minimalism, dark mode, brutalism |
typography |
Font pairings, Google Fonts |
elegant, playful, professional, modern |
color |
Color palettes by product type |
saas, ecommerce, healthcare, beauty, fintech, service |
landing |
Page structure, CTA strategies |
hero, hero-centric, testimonial, pricing, social-proof |
chart |
Chart types, library recommendations |
trend, comparison, timeline, funnel, pie |
ux |
Best practices, anti-patterns |
animation, accessibility, z-index, loading |
icons |
Icon library guidance |
lucide, heroicons, svg, glyph |
react |
React/Next.js performance |
waterfall, bundle, suspense, memo, rerender, cache |
web |
Web interface guidelines |
aria, focus, keyboard, semantic, virtualize |
prompt |
AI prompts, CSS keywords |
(style name) |
Output Formats
The --design-system flag supports two output formats:
# ASCII box (default) - best for terminal display
python3 ${CODEBUDDY_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "fintech crypto" --design-system
# Markdown - best for documentation
python3 ${CODEBUDDY_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "fintech crypto" --design-system -f markdown
Tips for Better Results
- Be specific with keywords - "healthcare SaaS dashboard" > "app"
- Search multiple times - Different keywords reveal different insights
- Combine domains - Style + Typography + Color = Complete design system
- Always check UX - Search "animation", "z-index", "accessibility" for common issues
- Use stack flag - Get implementation-specific best practices
- Iterate - If first search doesn't match, try different keywords
Common Rules for Professional UI
These are frequently overlooked issues that make UI look unprofessional:
Icons & Visual Elements
| Rule |
Do |
Don't |
| No emoji icons |
Use SVG icons (Heroicons, Lucide, Simple Icons) |
Use emojis as UI icons |
| Stable hover states |
Use color/opacity transitions on hover |
Use scale transforms that shift layout |
| Correct brand logos |
Research official SVG from Simple Icons |
Guess or use incorrect logo paths |
| Consistent icon sizing |
Use fixed viewBox (24x24) with w-6 h-6 |
Mix different icon sizes randomly |
Interaction & Cursor
| Rule |
Do |
Don't |
| Cursor pointer |
Add cursor-pointer to all clickable/hoverable cards |
Leave default cursor on interactive elements |
| Hover feedback |
Provide visual feedback (color, shadow, border) |
No indication element is interactive |
| Smooth transitions |
Use transition-colors duration-200 |
Instant state changes or too slow (>500ms) |
Light/Dark Mode Contrast
| Rule |
Do |
Don't |
| Glass card light mode |
Use bg-white/80 or higher opacity |
Use bg-white/10 (too transparent) |
| Text contrast light |
Use #0F172A (slate-900) for text |
Use #94A3B8 (slate-400) for body text |
| Muted text light |
Use #475569 (slate-600) minimum |
Use gray-400 or lighter |
| Border visibility |
Use border-gray-200 in light mode |
Use border-white/10 (invisible) |
Layout & Spacing
| Rule |
Do |
Don't |
| Floating navbar |
Add top-4 left-4 right-4 spacing |
Stick navbar to top-0 left-0 right-0 |
| Content padding |
Account for fixed navbar height |
Let content hide behind fixed elements |
| Consistent max-width |
Use same max-w-6xl or max-w-7xl |
Mix different container widths |
Pre-Delivery Checklist
Before delivering UI code, verify these items:
Visual Quality
Interaction
Light/Dark Mode
Layout
Accessibility
1---2name: ui-ux-pro-max-23description: AI-powered UI/UX design intelligence with 57 UI styles, 95+ color palettes, 56 font pairings, 25 chart types, and 100+ industry-specific reasoning rules across 12 tech stacks. Use when designing, building, creating, implementing, reviewing, fixing, or improving UI/UX code for websites, landing pages, dashboards, SaaS, e-commerce, portfolios, and mobile apps.4---56# UI/UX Pro Max - Design Intelligence78Comprehensive design guide for web and mobile applications. Contains 57 styles, 95+ color palettes, 56 font pairings, 99 UX guidelines, and 25 chart types across 12 technology stacks. Searchable database with BM25-based priority recommendations.910## When to Apply1112Reference these guidelines when:13- Designing new UI components or pages14- Choosing color palettes and typography15- Reviewing code for UX issues16- Building landing pages or dashboards17- Implementing accessibility requirements1819## Rule Categories by Priority2021| Priority | Category | Impact | Domain |22|----------|----------|--------|--------|23| 1 | Accessibility | CRITICAL | `ux` |24| 2 | Touch & Interaction | CRITICAL | `ux` |25| 3 | Performance | HIGH | `ux` |26| 4 | Layout & Responsive | HIGH | `ux` |27| 5 | Typography & Color | MEDIUM | `typography`, `color` |28| 6 | Animation | MEDIUM | `ux` |29| 7 | Style Selection | MEDIUM | `style`, `product` |30| 8 | Charts & Data | LOW | `chart` |3132## Quick Reference3334### 1. Accessibility (CRITICAL)3536- `color-contrast` - Minimum 4.5:1 ratio for normal text37- `focus-states` - Visible focus rings on interactive elements38- `alt-text` - Descriptive alt text for meaningful images39- `aria-labels` - aria-label for icon-only buttons40- `keyboard-nav` - Tab order matches visual order41- `form-labels` - Use label with for attribute4243### 2. Touch & Interaction (CRITICAL)4445- `touch-target-size` - Minimum 44x44px touch targets46- `hover-vs-tap` - Use click/tap for primary interactions47- `loading-buttons` - Disable button during async operations48- `error-feedback` - Clear error messages near problem49- `cursor-pointer` - Add cursor-pointer to clickable elements5051### 3. Performance (HIGH)5253- `image-optimization` - Use WebP, srcset, lazy loading54- `reduced-motion` - Check prefers-reduced-motion55- `content-jumping` - Reserve space for async content5657### 4. Layout & Responsive (HIGH)5859- `viewport-meta` - width=device-width initial-scale=160- `readable-font-size` - Minimum 16px body text on mobile61- `horizontal-scroll` - Ensure content fits viewport width62- `z-index-management` - Define z-index scale (10, 20, 30, 50)6364### 5. Typography & Color (MEDIUM)6566- `line-height` - Use 1.5-1.75 for body text67- `line-length` - Limit to 65-75 characters per line68- `font-pairing` - Match heading/body font personalities6970### 6. Animation (MEDIUM)7172- `duration-timing` - Use 150-300ms for micro-interactions73- `transform-performance` - Use transform/opacity, not width/height74- `loading-states` - Skeleton screens or spinners7576### 7. Style Selection (MEDIUM)7778- `style-match` - Match style to product type79- `consistency` - Use same style across all pages80- `no-emoji-icons` - Use SVG icons, not emojis8182### 8. Charts & Data (LOW)8384- `chart-type` - Match chart type to data type85- `color-guidance` - Use accessible color palettes86- `data-table` - Provide table alternative for accessibility8788---8990## Prerequisites9192Python 3.x is required (no external dependencies). Check if installed:9394```bash95python3 --version || python --version96```9798---99100## How to Use This Skill101102When user requests UI/UX work (design, build, create, implement, review, fix, improve), follow this workflow:103104### Step 1: Analyze User Requirements105106Extract key information from user request:107- **Product type**: SaaS, e-commerce, portfolio, dashboard, landing page, etc.108- **Style keywords**: minimal, playful, professional, elegant, dark mode, etc.109- **Industry**: healthcare, fintech, gaming, education, etc.110- **Stack**: React, Vue, Next.js, or default to `html-tailwind`111112### Step 2: Generate Design System (REQUIRED)113114**Always start with `--design-system`** to get comprehensive recommendations with reasoning:115116```bash117python3 ${CODEBUDDY_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<product_type> <industry> <keywords>" --design-system [-p "Project Name"]118```119120This command:1211. Searches 5 domains in parallel (product, style, color, landing, typography)1222. Applies reasoning rules from `ui-reasoning.csv` to select best matches1233. Returns complete design system: pattern, style, colors, typography, effects1244. Includes anti-patterns to avoid125126**Example:**127```bash128python3 ${CODEBUDDY_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "beauty spa wellness service" --design-system -p "Serenity Spa"129```130131### Step 3: Supplement with Detailed Searches (as needed)132133After getting the design system, use domain searches to get additional details:134135```bash136python3 ${CODEBUDDY_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --domain <domain> [-n <max_results>]137```138139**When to use detailed searches:**140141| Need | Domain | Example |142|------|--------|---------|143| More style options | `style` | `--domain style "glassmorphism dark"` |144| Chart recommendations | `chart` | `--domain chart "real-time dashboard"` |145| UX best practices | `ux` | `--domain ux "animation accessibility"` |146| Alternative fonts | `typography` | `--domain typography "elegant luxury"` |147| Landing structure | `landing` | `--domain landing "hero social-proof"` |148149### Step 4: Stack Guidelines (Default: html-tailwind)150151Get implementation-specific best practices. If user doesn't specify a stack, **default to `html-tailwind`**.152153```bash154python3 ${CODEBUDDY_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --stack html-tailwind155```156157Available stacks: `html-tailwind`, `react`, `nextjs`, `vue`, `nuxtjs`, `nuxt-ui`, `svelte`, `swiftui`, `react-native`, `flutter`, `shadcn`, `jetpack-compose`158159---160161## Search Reference162163### Available Domains164165| Domain | Use For | Example Keywords |166|--------|---------|------------------|167| `product` | Product type recommendations | SaaS, e-commerce, portfolio, healthcare, beauty, service |168| `style` | UI styles, colors, effects | glassmorphism, minimalism, dark mode, brutalism |169| `typography` | Font pairings, Google Fonts | elegant, playful, professional, modern |170| `color` | Color palettes by product type | saas, ecommerce, healthcare, beauty, fintech, service |171| `landing` | Page structure, CTA strategies | hero, hero-centric, testimonial, pricing, social-proof |172| `chart` | Chart types, library recommendations | trend, comparison, timeline, funnel, pie |173| `ux` | Best practices, anti-patterns | animation, accessibility, z-index, loading |174| `icons` | Icon library guidance | lucide, heroicons, svg, glyph |175| `react` | React/Next.js performance | waterfall, bundle, suspense, memo, rerender, cache |176| `web` | Web interface guidelines | aria, focus, keyboard, semantic, virtualize |177| `prompt` | AI prompts, CSS keywords | (style name) |178179---180181## Output Formats182183The `--design-system` flag supports two output formats:184185```bash186# ASCII box (default) - best for terminal display187python3 ${CODEBUDDY_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "fintech crypto" --design-system188189# Markdown - best for documentation190python3 ${CODEBUDDY_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "fintech crypto" --design-system -f markdown191```192193---194195## Tips for Better Results1961971. **Be specific with keywords** - "healthcare SaaS dashboard" > "app"1982. **Search multiple times** - Different keywords reveal different insights1993. **Combine domains** - Style + Typography + Color = Complete design system2004. **Always check UX** - Search "animation", "z-index", "accessibility" for common issues2015. **Use stack flag** - Get implementation-specific best practices2026. **Iterate** - If first search doesn't match, try different keywords203204---205206## Common Rules for Professional UI207208These are frequently overlooked issues that make UI look unprofessional:209210### Icons & Visual Elements211212| Rule | Do | Don't |213|------|----|----- |214| **No emoji icons** | Use SVG icons (Heroicons, Lucide, Simple Icons) | Use emojis as UI icons |215| **Stable hover states** | Use color/opacity transitions on hover | Use scale transforms that shift layout |216| **Correct brand logos** | Research official SVG from Simple Icons | Guess or use incorrect logo paths |217| **Consistent icon sizing** | Use fixed viewBox (24x24) with w-6 h-6 | Mix different icon sizes randomly |218219### Interaction & Cursor220221| Rule | Do | Don't |222|------|----|----- |223| **Cursor pointer** | Add `cursor-pointer` to all clickable/hoverable cards | Leave default cursor on interactive elements |224| **Hover feedback** | Provide visual feedback (color, shadow, border) | No indication element is interactive |225| **Smooth transitions** | Use `transition-colors duration-200` | Instant state changes or too slow (>500ms) |226227### Light/Dark Mode Contrast228229| Rule | Do | Don't |230|------|----|----- |231| **Glass card light mode** | Use `bg-white/80` or higher opacity | Use `bg-white/10` (too transparent) |232| **Text contrast light** | Use `#0F172A` (slate-900) for text | Use `#94A3B8` (slate-400) for body text |233| **Muted text light** | Use `#475569` (slate-600) minimum | Use gray-400 or lighter |234| **Border visibility** | Use `border-gray-200` in light mode | Use `border-white/10` (invisible) |235236### Layout & Spacing237238| Rule | Do | Don't |239|------|----|----- |240| **Floating navbar** | Add `top-4 left-4 right-4` spacing | Stick navbar to `top-0 left-0 right-0` |241| **Content padding** | Account for fixed navbar height | Let content hide behind fixed elements |242| **Consistent max-width** | Use same `max-w-6xl` or `max-w-7xl` | Mix different container widths |243244---245246## Pre-Delivery Checklist247248Before delivering UI code, verify these items:249250### Visual Quality251- [ ] No emojis used as icons (use SVG instead)252- [ ] All icons from consistent icon set (Heroicons/Lucide)253- [ ] Brand logos are correct (verified from Simple Icons)254- [ ] Hover states don't cause layout shift255- [ ] Use theme colors directly (bg-primary) not var() wrapper256257### Interaction258- [ ] All clickable elements have `cursor-pointer`259- [ ] Hover states provide clear visual feedback260- [ ] Transitions are smooth (150-300ms)261- [ ] Focus states visible for keyboard navigation262263### Light/Dark Mode264- [ ] Light mode text has sufficient contrast (4.5:1 minimum)265- [ ] Glass/transparent elements visible in light mode266- [ ] Borders visible in both modes267- [ ] Test both modes before delivery268269### Layout270- [ ] Floating elements have proper spacing from edges271- [ ] No content hidden behind fixed navbars272- [ ] Responsive at 375px, 768px, 1024px, 1440px273- [ ] No horizontal scroll on mobile274275### Accessibility276- [ ] All images have alt text277- [ ] Form inputs have labels278- [ ] Color is not the only indicator279- [ ] `prefers-reduced-motion` respected
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