UI/UX Pro Max - Design Intelligence
Comprehensive design guide for web and mobile applications. Contains 50+ styles, 97 color palettes, 57 font pairings, 99 UX guidelines, and 25 chart types across 9 technology stacks. Searchable database with priority-based 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 text
- focus-states - Visible focus rings on interactive elements
- alt-text - Descriptive alt text for meaningful images
- aria-labels - aria-label for icon-only buttons
- keyboard-nav - Tab order matches visual order
- form-labels - Use label with for attribute
2. Touch & Interaction (CRITICAL)
- touch-target-size - Minimum 44x44px touch targets
- hover-vs-tap - Use click/tap for primary interactions
- loading-buttons - Disable button during async operations
- error-feedback - Clear error messages near problem
- cursor-pointer - Add cursor-pointer to clickable elements
3. Performance (HIGH)
- image-optimization - Use WebP, srcset, lazy loading
- reduced-motion - Check prefers-reduced-motion
- content-jumping - Reserve space for async content
4. Layout & Responsive (HIGH)
- viewport-meta - width=device-width initial-scale=1
- readable-font-size - Minimum 16px body text on mobile
- horizontal-scroll - Ensure content fits viewport width
- z-index-management - Define z-index scale (10, 20, 30, 50)
5. Typography & Color (MEDIUM)
- line-height - Use 1.5-1.75 for body text
- line-length - Limit to 65-75 characters per line
- font-pairing - Match heading/body font personalities
6. Animation (MEDIUM)
- duration-timing - Use 150-300ms for micro-interactions
- transform-performance - Use transform/opacity, not width/height
- loading-states - Skeleton screens or spinners
7. Style Selection (MEDIUM)
- style-match - Match style to product type
- consistency - Use same style across all pages
- no-emoji-icons - Use SVG icons, not emojis
8. Charts & Data (LOW)
- chart-type - Match chart type to data type
- color-guidance - Use accessible color palettes
- data-table - Provide table alternative for accessibility
How to Use
Search specific domains using the CLI tool below.
Prerequisites
Check if Python is installed:
python3 --version || python --version
If Python is not installed, install it based on user's OS:
macOS:
brew install python3
Ubuntu/Debian:
sudo apt update && sudo apt install python3
Windows:
winget install Python.Python.3.12
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 .claude/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 .claude/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 .claude/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 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --stack html-tailwind
Available stacks: html-tailwind, react, nextjs, vue, svelte, swiftui, react-native, flutter, shadcn
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 recs |
trend, comparison, timeline, funnel, pie |
| ux |
Best practices, anti-patterns |
animation, accessibility, z-index, loading |
| 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) |
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 |
| shadcn |
shadcn/ui components, theming, forms, patterns |
Example Workflow
User request: "Làm landing page cho dịch vụ chăm sóc da chuyên nghiệp"
Step 1: Analyze Requirements
- Product type: Beauty/Spa service
- Style keywords: elegant, professional, soft
- Industry: Beauty/Wellness
- Stack: html-tailwind (default)
Step 2: Generate Design System (REQUIRED)
python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "beauty spa wellness service elegant" --design-system -p "Serenity Spa"
Output: Complete design system with pattern, style, colors, typography, effects, and anti-patterns.
Step 3: Supplement with Detailed Searches (as needed)
# Get UX guidelines for animation and accessibility
python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "animation accessibility" --domain ux
# Get alternative typography options if needed
python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "elegant luxury serif" --domain typography
Step 4: Stack Guidelines
python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "layout responsive form" --stack html-tailwind
Then: Synthesize design system + detailed searches and implement the design.
Output Formats
The --design-system flag supports two output formats:
# ASCII box (default) - best for terminal display
python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "fintech crypto" --design-system
# Markdown - best for documentation
python3 .claude/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 like 🎨 🚀 ⚙️ 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-dionisoctavio3description: UI/UX Pro Max - Design Intelligence4---56# UI/UX Pro Max - Design Intelligence78Comprehensive design guide for web and mobile applications. Contains 50+ styles, 97 color palettes, 57 font pairings, 99 UX guidelines, and 25 chart types across 9 technology stacks. Searchable database with priority-based recommendations.910## When to Apply1112Reference these guidelines when:1314- Designing new UI components or pages15- Choosing color palettes and typography16- Reviewing code for UX issues17- Building landing pages or dashboards18- Implementing accessibility requirements1920## Rule Categories by Priority2122| Priority | Category | Impact | Domain |23|----------|---------------------|----------|---------------------|24| 1 | Accessibility | CRITICAL | ux |25| 2 | Touch & Interaction | CRITICAL | ux |26| 3 | Performance | HIGH | ux |27| 4 | Layout & Responsive | HIGH | ux |28| 5 | Typography & Color | MEDIUM | typography, color |29| 6 | Animation | MEDIUM | ux |30| 7 | Style Selection | MEDIUM | style, product |31| 8 | Charts & Data | LOW | chart |3233## Quick Reference3435### 1. Accessibility (CRITICAL)3637- **color-contrast** - Minimum 4.5:1 ratio for normal text38- **focus-states** - Visible focus rings on interactive elements39- **alt-text** - Descriptive alt text for meaningful images40- **aria-labels** - aria-label for icon-only buttons41- **keyboard-nav** - Tab order matches visual order42- **form-labels** - Use label with for attribute4344### 2. Touch & Interaction (CRITICAL)4546- **touch-target-size** - Minimum 44x44px touch targets47- **hover-vs-tap** - Use click/tap for primary interactions48- **loading-buttons** - Disable button during async operations49- **error-feedback** - Clear error messages near problem50- **cursor-pointer** - Add cursor-pointer to clickable elements5152### 3. Performance (HIGH)5354- **image-optimization** - Use WebP, srcset, lazy loading55- **reduced-motion** - Check prefers-reduced-motion56- **content-jumping** - Reserve space for async content5758### 4. Layout & Responsive (HIGH)5960- **viewport-meta** - width=device-width initial-scale=161- **readable-font-size** - Minimum 16px body text on mobile62- **horizontal-scroll** - Ensure content fits viewport width63- **z-index-management** - Define z-index scale (10, 20, 30, 50)6465### 5. Typography & Color (MEDIUM)6667- **line-height** - Use 1.5-1.75 for body text68- **line-length** - Limit to 65-75 characters per line69- **font-pairing** - Match heading/body font personalities7071### 6. Animation (MEDIUM)7273- **duration-timing** - Use 150-300ms for micro-interactions74- **transform-performance** - Use transform/opacity, not width/height75- **loading-states** - Skeleton screens or spinners7677### 7. Style Selection (MEDIUM)7879- **style-match** - Match style to product type80- **consistency** - Use same style across all pages81- **no-emoji-icons** - Use SVG icons, not emojis8283### 8. Charts & Data (LOW)8485- **chart-type** - Match chart type to data type86- **color-guidance** - Use accessible color palettes87- **data-table** - Provide table alternative for accessibility8889---9091## How to Use9293Search specific domains using the CLI tool below.9495### Prerequisites9697Check if Python is installed:9899```bash100python3 --version || python --version101```102103If Python is not installed, install it based on user's OS:104105**macOS:**106```bash107brew install python3108```109110**Ubuntu/Debian:**111```bash112sudo apt update && sudo apt install python3113```114115**Windows:**116```bash117winget install Python.Python.3.12118```119120---121122## How to Use This Skill123124When user requests UI/UX work (design, build, create, implement, review, fix, improve), follow this workflow:125126### Step 1: Analyze User Requirements127128Extract key information from user request:129130- **Product type**: SaaS, e-commerce, portfolio, dashboard, landing page, etc.131- **Style keywords**: minimal, playful, professional, elegant, dark mode, etc.132- **Industry**: healthcare, fintech, gaming, education, etc.133- **Stack**: React, Vue, Next.js, or default to html-tailwind134135### Step 2: Generate Design System (REQUIRED)136137Always start with `--design-system` to get comprehensive recommendations with reasoning:138139```bash140python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<product_type> <industry> <keywords>" --design-system [-p "Project Name"]141```142143This command:144- Searches 5 domains in parallel (product, style, color, landing, typography)145- Applies reasoning rules from ui-reasoning.csv to select best matches146- Returns complete design system: pattern, style, colors, typography, effects147- Includes anti-patterns to avoid148149**Example:**150```bash151python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "beauty spa wellness service" --design-system -p "Serenity Spa"152```153154### Step 3: Supplement with Detailed Searches (as needed)155156After getting the design system, use domain searches to get additional details:157158```bash159python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --domain <domain> [-n <max_results>]160```161162**When to use detailed searches:**163164| Need | Domain | Example |165|-----------------------|-------------|----------------------------------------------|166| More style options | style | `--domain style "glassmorphism dark"` |167| Chart recommendations | chart | `--domain chart "real-time dashboard"` |168| UX best practices | ux | `--domain ux "animation accessibility"` |169| Alternative fonts | typography | `--domain typography "elegant luxury"` |170| Landing structure | landing | `--domain landing "hero social-proof"` |171172### Step 4: Stack Guidelines (Default: html-tailwind)173174Get implementation-specific best practices. If user doesn't specify a stack, default to html-tailwind.175176```bash177python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --stack html-tailwind178```179180**Available stacks:** html-tailwind, react, nextjs, vue, svelte, swiftui, react-native, flutter, shadcn181182---183184## Search Reference185186### Available Domains187188| Domain | Use For | Example Keywords |189|------------|----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|190| product | Product type recommendations | SaaS, e-commerce, portfolio, healthcare, beauty, service |191| style | UI styles, colors, effects | glassmorphism, minimalism, dark mode, brutalism |192| typography | Font pairings, Google Fonts | elegant, playful, professional, modern |193| color | Color palettes by product type | saas, ecommerce, healthcare, beauty, fintech, service |194| landing | Page structure, CTA strategies | hero, hero-centric, testimonial, pricing, social-proof |195| chart | Chart types, library recs | trend, comparison, timeline, funnel, pie |196| ux | Best practices, anti-patterns | animation, accessibility, z-index, loading |197| react | React/Next.js performance | waterfall, bundle, suspense, memo, rerender, cache |198| web | Web interface guidelines | aria, focus, keyboard, semantic, virtualize |199| prompt | AI prompts, CSS keywords | (style name) |200201### Available Stacks202203| Stack | Focus |204|---------------|----------------------------------------------|205| html-tailwind | Tailwind utilities, responsive, a11y (DEFAULT) |206| react | State, hooks, performance, patterns |207| nextjs | SSR, routing, images, API routes |208| vue | Composition API, Pinia, Vue Router |209| svelte | Runes, stores, SvelteKit |210| swiftui | Views, State, Navigation, Animation |211| react-native | Components, Navigation, Lists |212| flutter | Widgets, State, Layout, Theming |213| shadcn | shadcn/ui components, theming, forms, patterns |214215---216217## Example Workflow218219**User request:** "Làm landing page cho dịch vụ chăm sóc da chuyên nghiệp"220221### Step 1: Analyze Requirements222223- **Product type:** Beauty/Spa service224- **Style keywords:** elegant, professional, soft225- **Industry:** Beauty/Wellness226- **Stack:** html-tailwind (default)227228### Step 2: Generate Design System (REQUIRED)229230```bash231python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "beauty spa wellness service elegant" --design-system -p "Serenity Spa"232```233234**Output:** Complete design system with pattern, style, colors, typography, effects, and anti-patterns.235236### Step 3: Supplement with Detailed Searches (as needed)237238```bash239# Get UX guidelines for animation and accessibility240python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "animation accessibility" --domain ux241242# Get alternative typography options if needed243python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "elegant luxury serif" --domain typography244```245246### Step 4: Stack Guidelines247248```bash249python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "layout responsive form" --stack html-tailwind250```251252**Then:** Synthesize design system + detailed searches and implement the design.253254---255256## Output Formats257258The `--design-system` flag supports two output formats:259260```bash261# ASCII box (default) - best for terminal display262python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "fintech crypto" --design-system263264# Markdown - best for documentation265python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "fintech crypto" --design-system -f markdown266```267268---269270## Tips for Better Results2712721. **Be specific with keywords** - "healthcare SaaS dashboard" > "app"2732. **Search multiple times** - Different keywords reveal different insights2743. **Combine domains** - Style + Typography + Color = Complete design system2754. **Always check UX** - Search "animation", "z-index", "accessibility" for common issues2765. **Use stack flag** - Get implementation-specific best practices2776. **Iterate** - If first search doesn't match, try different keywords278279---280281## Common Rules for Professional UI282283These are frequently overlooked issues that make UI look unprofessional:284285### Icons & Visual Elements286287| Rule | Do | Don't |288|-----------------------|-------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|289| No emoji icons | Use SVG icons (Heroicons, Lucide, Simple Icons) | Use emojis like 🎨 🚀 ⚙️ as UI icons |290| Stable hover states | Use color/opacity transitions on hover | Use scale transforms that shift layout |291| Correct brand logos | Research official SVG from Simple Icons | Guess or use incorrect logo paths |292| Consistent icon sizing| Use fixed viewBox (24x24) with w-6 h-6 | Mix different icon sizes randomly |293294### Interaction & Cursor295296| Rule | Do | Don't |297|-----------------|----------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|298| Cursor pointer | Add cursor-pointer to all clickable/hoverable cards| Leave default cursor on interactive elements |299| Hover feedback | Provide visual feedback (color, shadow, border) | No indication element is interactive |300| Smooth transitions | Use transition-colors duration-200 | Instant state changes or too slow (>500ms) |301302### Light/Dark Mode Contrast303304| Rule | Do | Don't |305|------------------------|---------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|306| Glass card light mode | Use bg-white/80 or higher opacity | Use bg-white/10 (too transparent) |307| Text contrast light | Use #0F172A (slate-900) for text | Use #94A3B8 (slate-400) for body text |308| Muted text light | Use #475569 (slate-600) minimum | Use gray-400 or lighter |309| Border visibility | Use border-gray-200 in light mode | Use border-white/10 (invisible) |310311### Layout & Spacing312313| Rule | Do | Don't |314|-------------------|---------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|315| Floating navbar | Add top-4 left-4 right-4 spacing | Stick navbar to top-0 left-0 right-0 |316| Content padding | Account for fixed navbar height | Let content hide behind fixed elements |317| Consistent max-width | Use same max-w-6xl or max-w-7xl | Mix different container widths |318319---320321## Pre-Delivery Checklist322323Before delivering UI code, verify these items:324325### Visual Quality326327- [ ] No emojis used as icons (use SVG instead)328- [ ] All icons from consistent icon set (Heroicons/Lucide)329- [ ] Brand logos are correct (verified from Simple Icons)330- [ ] Hover states don't cause layout shift331- [ ] Use theme colors directly (bg-primary) not var() wrapper332333### Interaction334335- [ ] All clickable elements have cursor-pointer336- [ ] Hover states provide clear visual feedback337- [ ] Transitions are smooth (150-300ms)338- [ ] Focus states visible for keyboard navigation339340### Light/Dark Mode341342- [ ] Light mode text has sufficient contrast (4.5:1 minimum)343- [ ] Glass/transparent elements visible in light mode344- [ ] Borders visible in both modes345- [ ] Test both modes before delivery346347### Layout348349- [ ] Floating elements have proper spacing from edges350- [ ] No content hidden behind fixed navbars351- [ ] Responsive at 375px, 768px, 1024px, 1440px352- [ ] No horizontal scroll on mobile353354### Accessibility355356- [ ] All images have alt text357- [ ] Form inputs have labels358- [ ] Color is not the only indicator359- [ ] prefers-reduced-motion respected