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
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 recommendations |
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
When to Use
This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.
1---2name: ui-ux-pro-max3description: UI/UX design intelligence. 50 styles, 21 palettes, 50 font pairings, 20 charts, 9 stacks (React, Next.js, Vue, Svelte, SwiftUI, React Native, Flutter, Tailwind, shadcn/ui). Actions: plan, build, cr...4---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:13- 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 Use8990Search specific domains using the CLI tool below.9192---9394## Prerequisites9596Check if Python is installed:9798```bash99python3 --version || python --version100```101102If Python is not installed, install it based on user's OS:103104**macOS:**105```bash106brew install python3107```108109**Ubuntu/Debian:**110```bash111sudo apt update && sudo apt install python3112```113114**Windows:**115```powershell116winget install Python.Python.3.12117```118119---120121## How to Use This Skill122123When user requests UI/UX work (design, build, create, implement, review, fix, improve), follow this workflow:124125### Step 1: Analyze User Requirements126127Extract key information from user request:128- **Product type**: SaaS, e-commerce, portfolio, dashboard, landing page, etc.129- **Style keywords**: minimal, playful, professional, elegant, dark mode, etc.130- **Industry**: healthcare, fintech, gaming, education, etc.131- **Stack**: React, Vue, Next.js, or default to `html-tailwind`132133### Step 2: Generate Design System (REQUIRED)134135**Always start with `--design-system`** to get comprehensive recommendations with reasoning:136137```bash138python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<product_type> <industry> <keywords>" --design-system [-p "Project Name"]139```140141This command:1421. Searches 5 domains in parallel (product, style, color, landing, typography)1432. Applies reasoning rules from `ui-reasoning.csv` to select best matches1443. Returns complete design system: pattern, style, colors, typography, effects1454. Includes anti-patterns to avoid146147**Example:**148```bash149python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "beauty spa wellness service" --design-system -p "Serenity Spa"150```151152### Step 3: Supplement with Detailed Searches (as needed)153154After getting the design system, use domain searches to get additional details:155156```bash157python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --domain <domain> [-n <max_results>]158```159160**When to use detailed searches:**161162| Need | Domain | Example |163|------|--------|---------|164| More style options | `style` | `--domain style "glassmorphism dark"` |165| Chart recommendations | `chart` | `--domain chart "real-time dashboard"` |166| UX best practices | `ux` | `--domain ux "animation accessibility"` |167| Alternative fonts | `typography` | `--domain typography "elegant luxury"` |168| Landing structure | `landing` | `--domain landing "hero social-proof"` |169170### Step 4: Stack Guidelines (Default: html-tailwind)171172Get implementation-specific best practices. If user doesn't specify a stack, **default to `html-tailwind`**.173174```bash175python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --stack html-tailwind176```177178Available stacks: `html-tailwind`, `react`, `nextjs`, `vue`, `svelte`, `swiftui`, `react-native`, `flutter`, `shadcn`179180---181182## Search Reference183184### Available Domains185186| Domain | Use For | Example Keywords |187|--------|---------|------------------|188| `product` | Product type recommendations | SaaS, e-commerce, portfolio, healthcare, beauty, service |189| `style` | UI styles, colors, effects | glassmorphism, minimalism, dark mode, brutalism |190| `typography` | Font pairings, Google Fonts | elegant, playful, professional, modern |191| `color` | Color palettes by product type | saas, ecommerce, healthcare, beauty, fintech, service |192| `landing` | Page structure, CTA strategies | hero, hero-centric, testimonial, pricing, social-proof |193| `chart` | Chart types, library recommendations | trend, comparison, timeline, funnel, pie |194| `ux` | Best practices, anti-patterns | animation, accessibility, z-index, loading |195| `react` | React/Next.js performance | waterfall, bundle, suspense, memo, rerender, cache |196| `web` | Web interface guidelines | aria, focus, keyboard, semantic, virtualize |197| `prompt` | AI prompts, CSS keywords | (style name) |198199### Available Stacks200201| Stack | Focus |202|-------|-------|203| `html-tailwind` | Tailwind utilities, responsive, a11y (DEFAULT) |204| `react` | State, hooks, performance, patterns |205| `nextjs` | SSR, routing, images, API routes |206| `vue` | Composition API, Pinia, Vue Router |207| `svelte` | Runes, stores, SvelteKit |208| `swiftui` | Views, State, Navigation, Animation |209| `react-native` | Components, Navigation, Lists |210| `flutter` | Widgets, State, Layout, Theming |211| `shadcn` | shadcn/ui components, theming, forms, patterns |212213---214215## Example Workflow216217**User request:** "Làm landing page cho dịch vụ chăm sóc da chuyên nghiệp"218219### Step 1: Analyze Requirements220- Product type: Beauty/Spa service221- Style keywords: elegant, professional, soft222- Industry: Beauty/Wellness223- Stack: html-tailwind (default)224225### Step 2: Generate Design System (REQUIRED)226227```bash228python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "beauty spa wellness service elegant" --design-system -p "Serenity Spa"229```230231**Output:** Complete design system with pattern, style, colors, typography, effects, and anti-patterns.232233### Step 3: Supplement with Detailed Searches (as needed)234235```bash236# Get UX guidelines for animation and accessibility237python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "animation accessibility" --domain ux238239# Get alternative typography options if needed240python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "elegant luxury serif" --domain typography241```242243### Step 4: Stack Guidelines244245```bash246python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "layout responsive form" --stack html-tailwind247```248249**Then:** Synthesize design system + detailed searches and implement the design.250251---252253## Output Formats254255The `--design-system` flag supports two output formats:256257```bash258# ASCII box (default) - best for terminal display259python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "fintech crypto" --design-system260261# Markdown - best for documentation262python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "fintech crypto" --design-system -f markdown263```264265---266267## Tips for Better Results2682691. **Be specific with keywords** - "healthcare SaaS dashboard" > "app"2702. **Search multiple times** - Different keywords reveal different insights2713. **Combine domains** - Style + Typography + Color = Complete design system2724. **Always check UX** - Search "animation", "z-index", "accessibility" for common issues2735. **Use stack flag** - Get implementation-specific best practices2746. **Iterate** - If first search doesn't match, try different keywords275276---277278## Common Rules for Professional UI279280These are frequently overlooked issues that make UI look unprofessional:281282### Icons & Visual Elements283284| Rule | Do | Don't |285|------|----|----- |286| **No emoji icons** | Use SVG icons (Heroicons, Lucide, Simple Icons) | Use emojis like 🎨 🚀 ⚙️ as UI icons |287| **Stable hover states** | Use color/opacity transitions on hover | Use scale transforms that shift layout |288| **Correct brand logos** | Research official SVG from Simple Icons | Guess or use incorrect logo paths |289| **Consistent icon sizing** | Use fixed viewBox (24x24) with w-6 h-6 | Mix different icon sizes randomly |290291### Interaction & Cursor292293| Rule | Do | Don't |294|------|----|----- |295| **Cursor pointer** | Add `cursor-pointer` to all clickable/hoverable cards | Leave default cursor on interactive elements |296| **Hover feedback** | Provide visual feedback (color, shadow, border) | No indication element is interactive |297| **Smooth transitions** | Use `transition-colors duration-200` | Instant state changes or too slow (>500ms) |298299### Light/Dark Mode Contrast300301| Rule | Do | Don't |302|------|----|----- |303| **Glass card light mode** | Use `bg-white/80` or higher opacity | Use `bg-white/10` (too transparent) |304| **Text contrast light** | Use `#0F172A` (slate-900) for text | Use `#94A3B8` (slate-400) for body text |305| **Muted text light** | Use `#475569` (slate-600) minimum | Use gray-400 or lighter |306| **Border visibility** | Use `border-gray-200` in light mode | Use `border-white/10` (invisible) |307308### Layout & Spacing309310| Rule | Do | Don't |311|------|----|----- |312| **Floating navbar** | Add `top-4 left-4 right-4` spacing | Stick navbar to `top-0 left-0 right-0` |313| **Content padding** | Account for fixed navbar height | Let content hide behind fixed elements |314| **Consistent max-width** | Use same `max-w-6xl` or `max-w-7xl` | Mix different container widths |315316---317318## Pre-Delivery Checklist319320Before delivering UI code, verify these items:321322### Visual Quality323- [ ] No emojis used as icons (use SVG instead)324- [ ] All icons from consistent icon set (Heroicons/Lucide)325- [ ] Brand logos are correct (verified from Simple Icons)326- [ ] Hover states don't cause layout shift327- [ ] Use theme colors directly (bg-primary) not var() wrapper328329### Interaction330- [ ] All clickable elements have `cursor-pointer`331- [ ] Hover states provide clear visual feedback332- [ ] Transitions are smooth (150-300ms)333- [ ] Focus states visible for keyboard navigation334335### Light/Dark Mode336- [ ] Light mode text has sufficient contrast (4.5:1 minimum)337- [ ] Glass/transparent elements visible in light mode338- [ ] Borders visible in both modes339- [ ] Test both modes before delivery340341### Layout342- [ ] Floating elements have proper spacing from edges343- [ ] No content hidden behind fixed navbars344- [ ] Responsive at 375px, 768px, 1024px, 1440px345- [ ] No horizontal scroll on mobile346347### Accessibility348- [ ] All images have alt text349- [ ] Form inputs have labels350- [ ] Color is not the only indicator351- [ ] `prefers-reduced-motion` respected352353## When to Use354This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.
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