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 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
How to Use This Skill
Step 1: Analyze User Requirements
Extract key information:
- 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:
python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<product_type> <industry> <keywords>" --design-system [-p "Project Name"]
Step 3: Supplement with Detailed Searches (as needed)
python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --domain <domain> [-n <max_results>]
| 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)
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
Common Rules for Professional UI
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
Visual Quality
Interaction
Light/Dark Mode
Layout
Accessibility
1---2name: ui-ux-pro-max3description: UI/UX Pro Max - Design Intelligence4---5# UI/UX Pro Max - Design Intelligence67Comprehensive 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.89## When to Apply1011Reference these guidelines when:1213- 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## How to Use This Skill8990### Step 1: Analyze User Requirements9192Extract key information:93- **Product type**: SaaS, e-commerce, portfolio, dashboard, landing page, etc.94- **Style keywords**: minimal, playful, professional, elegant, dark mode, etc.95- **Industry**: healthcare, fintech, gaming, education, etc.96- **Stack**: React, Vue, Next.js, or default to `html-tailwind`9798### Step 2: Generate Design System (REQUIRED)99100Always start with `--design-system`:101102```bash103python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<product_type> <industry> <keywords>" --design-system [-p "Project Name"]104```105106### Step 3: Supplement with Detailed Searches (as needed)107108```bash109python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --domain <domain> [-n <max_results>]110```111112| Need | Domain | Example |113|------|--------|---------|114| More style options | `style` | `--domain style "glassmorphism dark"` |115| Chart recommendations | `chart` | `--domain chart "real-time dashboard"` |116| UX best practices | `ux` | `--domain ux "animation accessibility"` |117| Alternative fonts | `typography` | `--domain typography "elegant luxury"` |118| Landing structure | `landing` | `--domain landing "hero social-proof"` |119120### Step 4: Stack Guidelines (Default: html-tailwind)121122```bash123python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --stack html-tailwind124```125126Available stacks: `html-tailwind`, `react`, `nextjs`, `vue`, `svelte`, `swiftui`, `react-native`, `flutter`, `shadcn`127128## Common Rules for Professional UI129130### Icons & Visual Elements131132| Rule | Do | Don't |133|------|-----|-------|134| **No emoji icons** | Use SVG icons (Heroicons, Lucide, Simple Icons) | Use emojis as UI icons |135| **Stable hover states** | Use color/opacity transitions on hover | Use scale transforms that shift layout |136| **Correct brand logos** | Research official SVG from Simple Icons | Guess or use incorrect logo paths |137| **Consistent icon sizing** | Use fixed viewBox (24x24) with w-6 h-6 | Mix different icon sizes randomly |138139### Interaction & Cursor140141| Rule | Do | Don't |142|------|-----|-------|143| **Cursor pointer** | Add `cursor-pointer` to all clickable/hoverable cards | Leave default cursor on interactive elements |144| **Hover feedback** | Provide visual feedback (color, shadow, border) | No indication element is interactive |145| **Smooth transitions** | Use `transition-colors duration-200` | Instant state changes or too slow (>500ms) |146147### Light/Dark Mode Contrast148149| Rule | Do | Don't |150|------|-----|-------|151| **Glass card light mode** | Use `bg-white/80` or higher opacity | Use `bg-white/10` (too transparent) |152| **Text contrast light** | Use `#0F172A` (slate-900) for text | Use `#94A3B8` (slate-400) for body text |153| **Muted text light** | Use `#475569` (slate-600) minimum | Use gray-400 or lighter |154| **Border visibility** | Use `border-gray-200` in light mode | Use `border-white/10` (invisible) |155156### Layout & Spacing157158| Rule | Do | Don't |159|------|-----|-------|160| **Floating navbar** | Add `top-4 left-4 right-4` spacing | Stick navbar to `top-0 left-0 right-0` |161| **Content padding** | Account for fixed navbar height | Let content hide behind fixed elements |162| **Consistent max-width** | Use same `max-w-6xl` or `max-w-7xl` | Mix different container widths |163164## Pre-Delivery Checklist165166### Visual Quality167- [ ] No emojis used as icons (use SVG instead)168- [ ] All icons from consistent icon set (Heroicons/Lucide)169- [ ] Brand logos are correct (verified from Simple Icons)170- [ ] Hover states don't cause layout shift171172### Interaction173- [ ] All clickable elements have `cursor-pointer`174- [ ] Hover states provide clear visual feedback175- [ ] Transitions are smooth (150-300ms)176- [ ] Focus states visible for keyboard navigation177178### Light/Dark Mode179- [ ] Light mode text has sufficient contrast (4.5:1 minimum)180- [ ] Glass/transparent elements visible in light mode181- [ ] Borders visible in both modes182- [ ] Test both modes before delivery183184### Layout185- [ ] Floating elements have proper spacing from edges186- [ ] No content hidden behind fixed navbars187- [ ] Responsive at 375px, 768px, 1024px, 1440px188- [ ] No horizontal scroll on mobile189190### Accessibility191- [ ] All images have alt text192- [ ] Form inputs have labels193- [ ] Color is not the only indicator194- [ ] `prefers-reduced-motion` respected
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