UI/UX Pro Max - Design Intelligence
Searchable database of UI styles, color palettes, font pairings, chart types, product recommendations, UX guidelines, and stack-specific best practices.
How to Use This Skill
Run the commands from the skill directory ($CODEX_HOME/skills/ui-ux-pro-max) so scripts/search.py resolves, or provide an absolute path to the script. If python is not available, use python3.
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: Search Relevant Domains
Use search.py multiple times to gather comprehensive information. Search until you have enough context.
python scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --domain <domain> [-n <max_results>]
Recommended search order:
- Product - Get style recommendations for product type
- Style - Get detailed style guide (colors, effects, frameworks)
- Typography - Get font pairings with Google Fonts imports
- Color - Get color palette (Primary, Secondary, CTA, Background, Text, Border)
- Landing - Get page structure (if landing page)
- Chart - Get chart recommendations (if dashboard/analytics)
- UX - Get best practices and anti-patterns
- Stack - Get stack-specific guidelines (default: html-tailwind)
Step 3: Stack Guidelines (Default: infer-from-project)
If user doesn't specify a stack, infer it from the project or default to html-tailwind.
python scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --stack html-tailwind
Available stacks: html-tailwind, react, nextjs, vue, svelte, swiftui, react-native, flutter
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 |
prompt |
AI prompts, CSS keywords |
(style name) |
Available Stacks
| Stack |
Focus |
html-tailwind |
Tailwind utilities, responsive, a11y (DEFAULT) |
react |
State, hooks, performance, patterns |
nextjs |
SSR, routing, images, API routes |
vue |
Composition API, Pinia, Vue Router |
svelte |
Runes, stores, SvelteKit |
swiftui |
Views, State, Navigation, Animation |
react-native |
Components, Navigation, Lists |
flutter |
Widgets, State, Layout, Theming |
Example Workflow
User request: "Làm landing page cho dịch vụ chăm sóc da chuyên nghiệp"
AI should:
# 1. Search product type
python scripts/search.py "beauty spa wellness service" --domain product
# 2. Search style (based on industry: beauty, elegant)
python scripts/search.py "elegant minimal soft" --domain style
# 3. Search typography
python scripts/search.py "elegant luxury" --domain typography
# 4. Search color palette
python scripts/search.py "beauty spa wellness" --domain color
# 5. Search landing page structure
python scripts/search.py "hero-centric social-proof" --domain landing
# 6. Search UX guidelines
python scripts/search.py "animation" --domain ux
python scripts/search.py "accessibility" --domain ux
# 7. Search stack guidelines (default: html-tailwind)
python scripts/search.py "layout responsive" --stack html-tailwind
Then: Synthesize all search results and implement the design.
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 |
Enforce |
| SVG icon sets |
Use SVG icons from a single set (Heroicons, Lucide, Simple Icons) for UI controls; reserve emojis for content only. |
| Stable hover states |
Use color/opacity transitions on hover; keep layout dimensions fixed to prevent shift. |
| Correct brand logos |
Pull official SVGs from Simple Icons or brand sites; verify the latest mark before use. |
| Consistent icon sizing |
Standardize viewBox (24x24) and apply w-6 h-6 (or equivalent) across the set. |
Interaction & Cursor
| Rule |
Enforce |
| Pointer cues |
Add cursor-pointer to all clickable/hoverable cards and elements. |
| Hover feedback |
Provide clear visual feedback (color, shadow, border) on hover and focus. |
| Smooth transitions |
Use 150-300ms transitions (colors, opacity, shadow) to keep changes fluid. |
Light/Dark Mode Contrast
| Rule |
Enforce |
| Glass card light mode |
Use bg-white/80 or higher opacity for glass surfaces. |
| Light text contrast |
Use #0F172A (slate-900) or darker for body text to meet 4.5:1 contrast. |
| Muted text light |
Use #475569 (slate-600) or darker for secondary text. |
| Border visibility |
Use border-gray-200 or higher in light mode so edges remain visible. |
Layout & Spacing
| Rule |
Enforce |
| Floating navbar spacing |
Add top-4 left-4 right-4 (or equivalent) margin for floating navbars. |
| Content clearance |
Add top padding equal to the fixed navbar height to keep content visible. |
| Consistent max-width |
Use a single container width (e.g., max-w-6xl or max-w-7xl) across sections. |
Pre-Delivery Checklist
Before delivering UI code, verify these items:
Visual Quality
Interaction
Light/Dark Mode
Layout
Accessibility
1---2name: ui-ux-pro-max-303description: Use when designing, building, or refining frontend UI/UX: layouts, components, visual systems, typography, color, and UX patterns for websites, landing pages, dashboards, and product interfaces. Provides searchable styles, palettes, font pairings, charts, and stack best practices (React, Next.js, Vue, Svelte, SwiftUI, React Native, Flutter, Tailwind).4---5
6# UI/UX Pro Max - Design Intelligence
7
8Searchable database of UI styles, color palettes, font pairings, chart types, product recommendations, UX guidelines, and stack-specific best practices.
9
10## How to Use This Skill
11
12Run the commands from the skill directory (`$CODEX_HOME/skills/ui-ux-pro-max`) so `scripts/search.py` resolves, or provide an absolute path to the script. If `python` is not available, use `python3`.
13
14When user requests UI/UX work (design, build, create, implement, review, fix, improve), follow this workflow:
15
16### Step 1: Analyze User Requirements
17
18Extract key information from user request:
19- **Product type**: SaaS, e-commerce, portfolio, dashboard, landing page, etc.
20- **Style keywords**: minimal, playful, professional, elegant, dark mode, etc.
21- **Industry**: healthcare, fintech, gaming, education, etc.
22- **Stack**: React, Vue, Next.js, or default to `html-tailwind`
23
24### Step 2: Search Relevant Domains
25
26Use `search.py` multiple times to gather comprehensive information. Search until you have enough context.
27
28```bash
29python scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --domain <domain> [-n <max_results>]
30```
31
32**Recommended search order:**
33
341. **Product** - Get style recommendations for product type
352. **Style** - Get detailed style guide (colors, effects, frameworks)
363. **Typography** - Get font pairings with Google Fonts imports
374. **Color** - Get color palette (Primary, Secondary, CTA, Background, Text, Border)
385. **Landing** - Get page structure (if landing page)
396. **Chart** - Get chart recommendations (if dashboard/analytics)
407. **UX** - Get best practices and anti-patterns
418. **Stack** - Get stack-specific guidelines (default: html-tailwind)
42
43### Step 3: Stack Guidelines (Default: infer-from-project)
44
45If user doesn't specify a stack, infer it from the project or default to `html-tailwind`.
46
47```bash
48python scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --stack html-tailwind
49```
50
51Available stacks: `html-tailwind`, `react`, `nextjs`, `vue`, `svelte`, `swiftui`, `react-native`, `flutter`
52
53---
54
55## Search Reference
56
57### Available Domains
58
59| Domain | Use For | Example Keywords |
60|--------|---------|------------------|
61| `product` | Product type recommendations | SaaS, e-commerce, portfolio, healthcare, beauty, service |
62| `style` | UI styles, colors, effects | glassmorphism, minimalism, dark mode, brutalism |
63| `typography` | Font pairings, Google Fonts | elegant, playful, professional, modern |
64| `color` | Color palettes by product type | saas, ecommerce, healthcare, beauty, fintech, service |
65| `landing` | Page structure, CTA strategies | hero, hero-centric, testimonial, pricing, social-proof |
66| `chart` | Chart types, library recommendations | trend, comparison, timeline, funnel, pie |
67| `ux` | Best practices, anti-patterns | animation, accessibility, z-index, loading |
68| `prompt` | AI prompts, CSS keywords | (style name) |
69
70### Available Stacks
71
72| Stack | Focus |
73|-------|-------|
74| `html-tailwind` | Tailwind utilities, responsive, a11y (DEFAULT) |
75| `react` | State, hooks, performance, patterns |
76| `nextjs` | SSR, routing, images, API routes |
77| `vue` | Composition API, Pinia, Vue Router |
78| `svelte` | Runes, stores, SvelteKit |
79| `swiftui` | Views, State, Navigation, Animation |
80| `react-native` | Components, Navigation, Lists |
81| `flutter` | Widgets, State, Layout, Theming |
82
83---
84
85## Example Workflow
86
87**User request:** "Làm landing page cho dịch vụ chăm sóc da chuyên nghiệp"
88
89**AI should:**
90
91```bash
92# 1. Search product type
93python scripts/search.py "beauty spa wellness service" --domain product
94
95# 2. Search style (based on industry: beauty, elegant)
96python scripts/search.py "elegant minimal soft" --domain style
97
98# 3. Search typography
99python scripts/search.py "elegant luxury" --domain typography
100
101# 4. Search color palette
102python scripts/search.py "beauty spa wellness" --domain color
103
104# 5. Search landing page structure
105python scripts/search.py "hero-centric social-proof" --domain landing
106
107# 6. Search UX guidelines
108python scripts/search.py "animation" --domain ux
109python scripts/search.py "accessibility" --domain ux
110
111# 7. Search stack guidelines (default: html-tailwind)
112python scripts/search.py "layout responsive" --stack html-tailwind
113```
114
115**Then:** Synthesize all search results and implement the design.
116
117---
118
119## Tips for Better Results
120
1211. **Be specific with keywords** - "healthcare SaaS dashboard" > "app"
1222. **Search multiple times** - Different keywords reveal different insights
1233. **Combine domains** - Style + Typography + Color = Complete design system
1244. **Always check UX** - Search "animation", "z-index", "accessibility" for common issues
1255. **Use stack flag** - Get implementation-specific best practices
1266. **Iterate** - If first search doesn't match, try different keywords
127
128---
129
130## Common Rules for Professional UI
131
132These are frequently overlooked issues that make UI look unprofessional:
133
134### Icons & Visual Elements
135
136| Rule | Enforce |
137|------|---------|
138| **SVG icon sets** | Use SVG icons from a single set (Heroicons, Lucide, Simple Icons) for UI controls; reserve emojis for content only. |
139| **Stable hover states** | Use color/opacity transitions on hover; keep layout dimensions fixed to prevent shift. |
140| **Correct brand logos** | Pull official SVGs from Simple Icons or brand sites; verify the latest mark before use. |
141| **Consistent icon sizing** | Standardize viewBox (24x24) and apply w-6 h-6 (or equivalent) across the set. |
142
143### Interaction & Cursor
144
145| Rule | Enforce |
146|------|---------|
147| **Pointer cues** | Add `cursor-pointer` to all clickable/hoverable cards and elements. |
148| **Hover feedback** | Provide clear visual feedback (color, shadow, border) on hover and focus. |
149| **Smooth transitions** | Use 150-300ms transitions (colors, opacity, shadow) to keep changes fluid. |
150
151### Light/Dark Mode Contrast
152
153| Rule | Enforce |
154|------|---------|
155| **Glass card light mode** | Use `bg-white/80` or higher opacity for glass surfaces. |
156| **Light text contrast** | Use `#0F172A` (slate-900) or darker for body text to meet 4.5:1 contrast. |
157| **Muted text light** | Use `#475569` (slate-600) or darker for secondary text. |
158| **Border visibility** | Use `border-gray-200` or higher in light mode so edges remain visible. |
159
160### Layout & Spacing
161
162| Rule | Enforce |
163|------|---------|
164| **Floating navbar spacing** | Add `top-4 left-4 right-4` (or equivalent) margin for floating navbars. |
165| **Content clearance** | Add top padding equal to the fixed navbar height to keep content visible. |
166| **Consistent max-width** | Use a single container width (e.g., `max-w-6xl` or `max-w-7xl`) across sections. |
167
168---
169
170## Pre-Delivery Checklist
171
172Before delivering UI code, verify these items:
173
174### Visual Quality
175- [ ] No emojis used as icons (use SVG instead)
176- [ ] All icons from consistent icon set (Heroicons/Lucide)
177- [ ] Brand logos are correct (verified from Simple Icons)
178- [ ] Hover states don't cause layout shift
179- [ ] Use theme colors directly (bg-primary) not var() wrapper
180
181### Interaction
182- [ ] All clickable elements have `cursor-pointer`
183- [ ] Hover states provide clear visual feedback
184- [ ] Transitions are smooth (150-300ms)
185- [ ] Focus states visible for keyboard navigation
186
187### Light/Dark Mode
188- [ ] Light mode text has sufficient contrast (4.5:1 minimum)
189- [ ] Glass/transparent elements visible in light mode
190- [ ] Borders visible in both modes
191- [ ] Test both modes before delivery
192
193### Layout
194- [ ] Floating elements have proper spacing from edges
195- [ ] No content hidden behind fixed navbars
196- [ ] Responsive at 320px, 768px, 1024px, 1440px
197- [ ] No horizontal scroll on mobile
198
199### Accessibility
200- [ ] All images have alt text
201- [ ] Form inputs have labels
202- [ ] Color is not the only indicator
203- [ ] `prefers-reduced-motion` respected
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