Diktat Styling

Diktat.ai Design System Skill

Overview

This skill ensures consistent application of Diktat.ai's design system across all Vue/Nuxt components. Use it when creating new components, reviewing existing code for design consistency, or implementing styling changes. The design system emphasizes glass-morphism aesthetics with semi-transparent backgrounds, the signature indigo-to-purple brand gradient, and modern interactive patterns.

When to Use This Skill

Activate this skill when:

• Creating new Vue/Nuxt UI components (buttons, cards, modals, forms, etc.)
• Reviewing existing components for design system compliance
• Refactoring components to match brand guidelines
• Implementing interactive elements (hover states, transitions, animations)
• Adding status indicators, badges, or premium features
• Questions about styling patterns or Tailwind CSS classes to use
• Ensuring accessibility and responsive design adherence

Core Design Principles

Glass-morphism Foundation

All components should follow the glass-morphism pattern:

1. Semi-transparent backgrounds: bg-white/70, bg-white/80, bg-white/90
2. Backdrop blur effects: backdrop-blur-sm, backdrop-blur-md, backdrop-blur-xl
3. Semi-transparent borders: border border-indigo-200/50
4. Layered shadows: shadow-lg, shadow-xl, shadow-2xl

Brand Identity

Primary Brand Colors:

• Indigo: indigo-500, indigo-600, indigo-700
• Purple: purple-600, purple-700
• Signature gradient: bg-gradient-to-r from-indigo-500 to-purple-600

Usage Rules:

• Primary actions: Always use indigo-purple gradient
• Semantic colors: Green (success), Red (error), Amber (warning), Blue (info)
• Opacity variations: /50, /60, /70 for layering

Component Implementation Workflow

Step 1: Identify Component Type

Determine which component pattern applies:

• Card/Container: Use glass-morphism card pattern
• Button: Choose primary, secondary, or action button style
• Badge/Status: Apply semantic color system
• Interactive Element: Include hover states and transitions
• Icon Container: Use gradient background with proper sizing

Step 2: Apply Base Styling

Start with the appropriate base classes from the design system:

Cards:

<div class="bg-white/70 backdrop-blur-sm border border-indigo-200/50 rounded-2xl p-6 shadow-lg">
  <!-- content -->
</div>

Primary Buttons:

<button class="px-6 py-3 bg-gradient-to-r from-indigo-500 to-purple-600 hover:from-indigo-600 hover:to-purple-700 text-white font-medium rounded-xl shadow-lg hover:shadow-xl transform hover:scale-105 transition-all duration-200">
  Button Text
</button>

Status Badges:

<span class="inline-flex items-center gap-2 px-3 py-1.5 rounded-full text-xs font-medium bg-green-100 text-green-800 border border-green-300">
  <CheckIcon class="h-4 w-4" />
  Completed
</span>

Step 3: Add Interactive States

Ensure all interactive elements include:

1. Hover effects: Color changes, shadow progression, scale effects
2. Transitions: transition-all duration-200 for smooth animations
3. Focus states: For accessibility (keyboard navigation)
4. Active states: Visual feedback on click/press

Example:

<div class="hover:bg-white/80 hover:shadow-xl transition-all duration-200 cursor-pointer">

Step 4: Ensure Responsive Design

Apply mobile-first responsive patterns:

• Use md: prefix for desktop-specific styles
• Test on mobile viewports first
• Apply appropriate spacing for different screen sizes

Example:

<div class="flex flex-col md:flex-row gap-4 md:gap-6">

Step 5: Validate Accessibility

Check for:

• Sufficient color contrast (especially with semi-transparent backgrounds)
• Keyboard navigation support
• Screen reader compatibility
• Focus indicators

Quick Reference Patterns

Typography Hierarchy

text-gray-800  /* Primary text */
text-gray-700  /* Secondary text */
text-gray-600  /* Tertiary text */
text-gray-500  /* Subtle text */

font-bold      /* Headings */
font-semibold  /* Sub-headings */
font-medium    /* Body text, buttons */

Spacing System

space-y-4      /* Normal vertical spacing */
space-y-6      /* Section spacing */
gap-4, gap-6   /* Flexbox/grid gaps */

p-6            /* Standard card padding */
p-4            /* Smaller card padding */
px-6 py-3      /* Large button padding */
px-4 py-2      /* Normal button padding */

Border & Shadow Progression

rounded-xl     /* Standard rounded corners */
rounded-2xl    /* Main cards */

shadow-lg → hover:shadow-xl → hover:shadow-2xl

Component Review Checklist

When reviewing or creating components, verify:

• Uses glass-morphism pattern (semi-transparent bg + backdrop blur + border)
• Primary actions use indigo-purple gradient
• Includes hover states with proper transitions
• Has responsive design patterns (mobile-first)
• Follows spacing system (consistent padding/margins)
• Typography hierarchy is correct
• Semantic colors used appropriately
• Has proper accessibility attributes
• Shadows and borders follow design system
• Interactive elements have scale/transition effects

Common Patterns

Premium/Pro Features

<!-- PRO Badge with glow effect -->
<div class="relative inline-block">
  <div class="absolute -inset-1 bg-gradient-to-r from-amber-400 via-orange-500 to-red-500 rounded-full blur opacity-30 animate-pulse"></div>
  <span class="relative bg-gradient-to-r from-amber-400 via-orange-500 to-red-500 text-white text-xs font-bold px-3 py-1 rounded-full transform rotate-12 hover:rotate-6 transition-transform">
    PRO
  </span>
</div>

Icon Containers

<div class="w-10 h-10 bg-gradient-to-br from-indigo-500 to-purple-600 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center group-hover:scale-110 transition-transform duration-200">
  <svg class="h-5 w-5 text-white" />
</div>

Loading States

Use shimmer or pulse animations for loading indicators. Reference custom animations in references/styling-rules.md for implementation details.

Detailed Reference

For comprehensive styling rules, component patterns, and implementation examples, reference:

references/styling-rules.md - Complete design system documentation including:

• All color values and usage rules
• Complete component patterns
• Animation keyframes
• Detailed implementation examples
• Accessibility guidelines

Use Grep to search within this file for specific patterns:

• Search "Button" for button variations
• Search "Badge" for status indicators
• Search "Animation" for loading states
• Search "Card" for container patterns

Best Practices

1. Consistency First: Always prefer existing patterns over creating new variations
2. Progressive Enhancement: Start with base styles, then add interactive states
3. Mobile-First: Design for mobile, enhance for desktop
4. Accessibility: Never sacrifice accessibility for aesthetics
5. Performance: Minimize custom CSS, leverage Tailwind utilities
6. Documentation: Comment complex styling logic in components

Examples from Codebase

Look for these files for reference implementations:

• Vue components in components/ directory
• MDC components in components/content/
• Layout files in layouts/

Search for class patterns like bg-gradient-to-r from-indigo to find examples of brand gradient usage across the codebase.