NVIDIA NeMo Visual Development Workflow
When to Use This Workflow
- Implementing designs from mockups, Figma, or design specifications
- Building new UI components that need precise visual matching
- Fixing visual bugs or inconsistencies
- Creating responsive layouts that match design breakpoints
- Iterating on complex visual interactions or animations
Prerequisites
Playwright MCP must be available for browser automation and screenshots.
Visual Development Process
1. Screenshot-Driven Analysis
- Take initial screenshots of current implementation state
- Compare with design specifications (mockups, Figma, etc.)
- Identify visual gaps — spacing, colors, typography, layout, interactions
- Document specific differences before making changes
2. Iterative Implementation Loop
Take Screenshot → Analyze vs Design → Make Code Changes → Navigate & Test → Repeat
3. Implementation Strategy
- Start with structure — get HTML/component hierarchy correct
- Apply base styles — colors, typography, basic spacing
- Refine layout — flexbox, grid, positioning details
- Add interactions — hover states, focus states, animations
- Verify accessibility — focus indicators, contrast, screen readers
Screenshot & Analysis
- Take full page screenshots for layout verification
- Take element-specific screenshots for component comparison
- Compare multiple viewport sizes (mobile, tablet, desktop)
- Capture different states (hover, focus, loading, error)
Design Matching Criteria
- Spacing & Layout — margins, padding, alignment match design specs
- Typography — font families, sizes, weights, line heights correct
- Colors — exact color values from design tokens/system
- Interactive States — proper hover, focus, active, disabled states
- Responsive Behavior — breakpoints and layout shifts as designed
Iteration Guidelines
- Take screenshots after each major change for progress tracking
- Compare side-by-side with design specifications
- Test multiple scenarios — different content lengths, edge cases
- Verify across browsers if cross-browser compatibility is required
Code Quality During Visual Work
- Use design tokens from KUI/design system when available
- Avoid magic numbers — use named spacing/sizing variables
- Test with realistic content — not just placeholder text
Completion Criteria
- Screenshots match design specifications closely
- All interactive states implemented and tested
- Accessibility requirements met (focus, contrast, screen readers)
- Performance impact assessed (no layout thrashing, smooth animations)
When to Ask for Design Clarification
- Ambiguous spacing or sizing in design specifications
- Missing interactive states not shown in mockups
- Unclear responsive behavior at different breakpoints
- Accessibility considerations not addressed in designs