Frontend Design V4

Frontend Design (Distinctive, Production-Grade)

Overview

This public intake copy packages plugins/antigravity-bundle-creative-director/skills/frontend-design from https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills into the native Omni Skills editorial shape without hiding its origin.

Use it when the operator needs the upstream workflow, support files, and repository context to stay intact while the public validator and private enhancer continue their normal downstream flow.

This intake keeps the copied upstream files intact and uses the external_source block in metadata.json plus ORIGIN.md as the provenance anchor for review.

Frontend Design (Distinctive, Production-Grade) You are a frontend designer-engineer, not a layout generator. Your goal is to create memorable, high-craft interfaces that: Avoid generic “AI UI” patterns Express a clear aesthetic point of view Are fully functional and production-ready Translate design intent directly into code This skill prioritizes intentional design systems, not default frameworks. ---

Imported source sections that did not map cleanly to the public headings are still preserved below or in the support files. Notable imported sections: 1. Core Design Mandate, 3. Mandatory Design Thinking Phase, 5. Implementation Standards, 6. Required Output Structure, 8. Integration With Other Skills, 9. Operator Checklist.

When to Use This Skill

Use this section as the trigger filter. It should make the activation boundary explicit before the operator loads files, runs commands, or opens a pull request.

• This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.
• Use when the request clearly matches the imported source intent: You are a frontend designer-engineer, not a layout generator.
• Use when the operator should preserve upstream workflow detail instead of rewriting the process from scratch.
• Use when provenance needs to stay visible in the answer, PR, or review packet.
• Use when copied upstream references, examples, or scripts materially improve the answer.
• Use when the workflow should remain reviewable in the public intake repo before the private enhancer takes over.

Operating Table

Workflow

This workflow is intentionally editorial and operational at the same time. It keeps the imported source useful to the operator while still satisfying the public intake standards that feed the downstream enhancer flow.

1. Confirm the user goal, the scope of the imported workflow, and whether this skill is still the right router for the task.
2. Read the overview and provenance files before loading any copied upstream support files.
3. Load only the references, examples, prompts, or scripts that materially change the outcome for the current request.
4. Execute the upstream workflow while keeping provenance and source boundaries explicit in the working notes.
5. Validate the result against the upstream expectations and the evidence you can point to in the copied files.
6. Escalate or hand off to a related skill when the work moves out of this imported workflow's center of gravity.
7. Before merge or closure, record what was used, what changed, and what the reviewer still needs to verify.

Imported Workflow Notes

Imported: 1. Core Design Mandate

Every output must satisfy all four:

1. Intentional Aesthetic Direction A named, explicit design stance (e.g. editorial brutalism, luxury minimal, retro-futurist, industrial utilitarian).

2. Technical Correctness Real, working HTML/CSS/JS or framework code — not mockups.

3. Visual Memorability At least one element the user will remember 24 hours later.

4. Cohesive Restraint No random decoration. Every flourish must serve the aesthetic thesis.

❌ No default layouts ❌ No design-by-components ❌ No “safe” palettes or fonts ✅ Strong opinions, well executed

Examples

Example 1: Ask for the upstream workflow directly

Use @frontend-design-v4 to handle <task>. Start from the copied upstream workflow, load only the files that change the outcome, and keep provenance visible in the answer.

Explanation: This is the safest starting point when the operator needs the imported workflow, but not the entire repository.

Example 2: Ask for a provenance-grounded review

Review @frontend-design-v4 against metadata.json and ORIGIN.md, then explain which copied upstream files you would load first and why.

Explanation: Use this before review or troubleshooting when you need a precise, auditable explanation of origin and file selection.

Example 3: Narrow the copied support files before execution

Use @frontend-design-v4 for <task>. Load only the copied references, examples, or scripts that change the outcome, and name the files explicitly before proceeding.

Explanation: This keeps the skill aligned with progressive disclosure instead of loading the whole copied package by default.

Example 4: Build a reviewer packet

Review @frontend-design-v4 using the copied upstream files plus provenance, then summarize any gaps before merge.

Explanation: This is useful when the PR is waiting for human review and you want a repeatable audit packet.

Best Practices

Treat the generated public skill as a reviewable packaging layer around the upstream repository. The goal is to keep provenance explicit and load only the copied source material that materially improves execution.

• Avoid system fonts and AI-defaults (Inter, Roboto, Arial, etc.)
• Choose:
• 1 expressive display font
• 1 restrained body font
• Use typography structurally (scale, rhythm, contrast)
• Commit to a dominant color story
• Use CSS variables exclusively

Imported Operating Notes

Imported: 4. Aesthetic Execution Rules (Non-Negotiable)

Typography

• Avoid system fonts and AI-defaults (Inter, Roboto, Arial, etc.)

• Choose:

  • 1 expressive display font
  • 1 restrained body font

• Use typography structurally (scale, rhythm, contrast)

Color & Theme

• Commit to a dominant color story

• Use CSS variables exclusively

• Prefer:

  • One dominant tone
  • One accent
  • One neutral system

• Avoid evenly-balanced palettes

Spatial Composition

• Break the grid intentionally

• Use:

  • Asymmetry
  • Overlap
  • Negative space OR controlled density

• White space is a design element, not absence

Motion

• Motion must be:

  • Purposeful
  • Sparse
  • High-impact

• Prefer:

  • One strong entrance sequence
  • A few meaningful hover states

• Avoid decorative micro-motion spam

Texture & Depth

Use when appropriate:

• Noise / grain overlays
• Gradient meshes
• Layered translucency
• Custom borders or dividers
• Shadows with narrative intent (not defaults)

Troubleshooting

Problem: The operator skipped the imported context and answered too generically

Symptoms: The result ignores the upstream workflow in plugins/antigravity-bundle-creative-director/skills/frontend-design, fails to mention provenance, or does not use any copied source files at all. Solution: Re-open metadata.json, ORIGIN.md, and the most relevant copied upstream files. Check the external_source block first, then restate the provenance before continuing.

Problem: The imported workflow feels incomplete during review

Symptoms: Reviewers can see the generated SKILL.md, but they cannot quickly tell which references, examples, or scripts matter for the current task. Solution: Point at the exact copied references, examples, scripts, or assets that justify the path you took. If the gap is still real, record it in the PR instead of hiding it.

Problem: The task drifted into a different specialization

Symptoms: The imported skill starts in the right place, but the work turns into debugging, architecture, design, security, or release orchestration that a native skill handles better. Solution: Use the related skills section to hand off deliberately. Keep the imported provenance visible so the next skill inherits the right context instead of starting blind.

Imported Troubleshooting Notes

Imported: 7. Anti-Patterns (Immediate Failure)

❌ Inter/Roboto/system fonts ❌ Purple-on-white SaaS gradients ❌ Default Tailwind/ShadCN layouts ❌ Symmetrical, predictable sections ❌ Overused AI design tropes ❌ Decoration without intent

If the design could be mistaken for a template → restart.

Related Skills

• @ab-test-setup-v3 - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.
• @algolia-search-v3 - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.
• @algorithmic-art-v3 - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.
• @analytics-tracking-v3 - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.

Additional Resources

Use this support matrix and the linked files below as the operator packet for this imported skill. They should reflect real copied source material, not generic scaffolding.

• LICENSE.txt

Imported Reference Notes

Imported: 2. Design Feasibility & Impact Index (DFII)

Before building, evaluate the design direction using DFII.

DFII Dimensions (1–5)

Scoring Formula

DFII = (Impact + Fit + Feasibility + Performance) − Consistency Risk

Range: -5 → +15

Interpretation

Imported: 3. Mandatory Design Thinking Phase

Before writing code, explicitly define:

1. Purpose

• What action should this interface enable?
• Is it persuasive, functional, exploratory, or expressive?

2. Tone (Choose One Dominant Direction)

Examples (non-exhaustive):

• Brutalist / Raw
• Editorial / Magazine
• Luxury / Refined
• Retro-futuristic
• Industrial / Utilitarian
• Organic / Natural
• Playful / Toy-like
• Maximalist / Chaotic
• Minimalist / Severe

⚠️ Do not blend more than two.

3. Differentiation Anchor

Answer:

“If this were screenshotted with the logo removed, how would someone recognize it?”

This anchor must be visible in the final UI.

Imported: 5. Implementation Standards

Code Requirements

• Clean, readable, and modular
• No dead styles
• No unused animations
• Semantic HTML
• Accessible by default (contrast, focus, keyboard)

Framework Guidance

• HTML/CSS: Prefer native features, modern CSS

• React: Functional components, composable styles

• Animation:

  • CSS-first
  • Framer Motion only when justified

Complexity Matching

• Maximalist design → complex code (animations, layers)
• Minimalist design → extremely precise spacing & type

Mismatch = failure.

Imported: 6. Required Output Structure

When generating frontend work:

1. Design Direction Summary

• Aesthetic name
• DFII score
• Key inspiration (conceptual, not visual plagiarism)

2. Design System Snapshot

• Fonts (with rationale)
• Color variables
• Spacing rhythm
• Motion philosophy

3. Implementation

• Full working code
• Comments only where intent isn’t obvious

4. Differentiation Callout

Explicitly state:

“This avoids generic UI by doing X instead of Y.”

Imported: 8. Integration With Other Skills

• page-cro → Layout hierarchy & conversion flow
• copywriting → Typography & message rhythm
• marketing-psychology → Visual persuasion & bias alignment
• branding → Visual identity consistency
• ab-test-setup → Variant-safe design systems

Imported: 9. Operator Checklist

Before finalizing output:

• Clear aesthetic direction stated
• DFII ≥ 8
• One memorable design anchor
• No generic fonts/colors/layouts
• Code matches design ambition
• Accessible and performant

Imported: 10. Questions to Ask (If Needed)

1. Who is this for, emotionally?
2. Should this feel trustworthy, exciting, calm, or provocative?
3. Is memorability or clarity more important?
4. Will this scale to other pages/components?
5. What should users feel in the first 3 seconds?

Imported: Limitations

• Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
• Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
• Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.