# Ck:frontend Design

> Create polished frontend interfaces from designs/screenshots/videos. Use for web components, 3D experiences, replicating UI designs, quick prototypes, immersive interfaces, avoiding AI slop.

- Skill: `phuc-nt/ck-frontend-design` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 29 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add phuc-nt/ck-frontend-design`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/phuc-nt/ck-frontend-design/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Web & Frontend
- License: Complete terms in LICENSE.txt
- Author: phuc-nt (https://skillmd.com/u/phuc-nt)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/phuc-nt/ck-frontend-design

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Create distinctive, production-grade frontend interfaces. Implement real working code with exceptional aesthetic attention.

## Workflow Selection

Choose workflow based on input type:

| Input | Workflow | Reference |
|-------|----------|-----------|
| Screenshot | Replicate exactly | `./references/workflow-screenshot.md` |
| Video | Replicate with animations | `./references/workflow-video.md` |
| Screenshot/Video (describe only) | Document for devs | `./references/workflow-describe.md` |
| 3D/WebGL request | Three.js immersive | `./references/workflow-3d.md` |
| Quick task | Rapid implementation | `./references/workflow-quick.md` |
| Complex/award-quality | Full immersive | `./references/workflow-immersive.md` |
| Existing project upgrade | Redesign Audit | `./references/redesign-audit-checklist.md` |
| From scratch | Design Thinking below | - |

**All workflows**: Activate `ck:ui-ux-pro-max` skill FIRST for design intelligence.

**Precedence:** When anti-slop rules (below) conflict with `ck:ui-ux-pro-max` recommendations (e.g., Inter font, AI Purple palette, Lucide-only icons), substitute with alternatives from `./references/anti-slop-rules.md` unless the user explicitly requested the conflicting choice.

## Screenshot/Video Replication (Quick Reference)

1. **Analyze** with `ck:ai-multimodal` skill - extract colors, fonts, spacing, effects
2. **Plan** with `ui-ux-designer` subagent - create phased implementation
3. **Implement** - match source precisely
4. **Verify** - compare to original
5. **Document** - update `./docs/design-guidelines.md` if approved

See specific workflow files for detailed steps.

## Design Dials

Three configurable parameters that drive design decisions. Set defaults at session start or let user override via chat:

| Dial | Default | Range | Low (1-3) | High (8-10) |
|------|---------|-------|-----------|-------------|
| `DESIGN_VARIANCE` | 8 | 1-10 | Perfect symmetry, centered layouts, equal grids | Asymmetric, masonry, massive empty zones, fractional CSS Grid |
| `MOTION_INTENSITY` | 6 | 1-10 | CSS hover/active states only | Framer Motion scroll reveals, spring physics, perpetual micro-animations |
| `VISUAL_DENSITY` | 4 | 1-10 | Art gallery — huge whitespace, expensive/clean | Cockpit — tiny paddings, 1px dividers, monospace numbers everywhere |

**Usage:** These values drive specific rules. At `DESIGN_VARIANCE > 4`, centered heroes are overused — force split-screen or left-aligned layouts. At `MOTION_INTENSITY > 5`, embed perpetual micro-animations. At `VISUAL_DENSITY > 7`, remove generic cards and use spacing/dividers.

See `./references/bento-motion-engine.md` for dial-driven SaaS dashboard implementation.

## Design Thinking (From Scratch)

Before coding, commit to a BOLD aesthetic direction:
- **Purpose**: What problem does this interface solve? Who uses it?
- **Tone**: Pick an extreme: brutally minimal, maximalist chaos, retro-futuristic, organic/natural, luxury/refined, playful/toy-like, editorial/magazine, brutalist/raw, art deco/geometric, soft/pastel, industrial/utilitarian, etc. There are so many flavors to choose from. Use these for inspiration but design one that is true to the aesthetic direction.
- **Constraints**: Technical requirements (framework, performance, accessibility).
- **Differentiation**: What makes this UNFORGETTABLE? What's the one thing someone will remember?

**CRITICAL**: Execute with precision. Bold maximalism and refined minimalism both work - intentionality is key.

## Aesthetics Guidelines

- **Typography**: Avoid Arial/Inter; use distinctive, characterful fonts. Pair display + body fonts.
- **Color**: Commit to cohesive palette. CSS variables. Dominant colors with sharp accents.
- **Motion**: CSS-first, anime.js for complex (`./references/animejs.md`). Orchestrated page loads > scattered micro-interactions.
- **Spatial**: Unexpected layouts. Asymmetry. Overlap. Negative space OR controlled density.
- **Backgrounds**: Atmosphere over solid colors. Gradients, noise, patterns, shadows, grain.
- **Assets**: Generate with `ck:ai-multimodal`, process with `ck:media-processing`

## Asset & Analysis References

| Task | Reference |
|------|-----------|
| Generate assets | `./references/asset-generation.md` |
| Analyze quality | `./references/visual-analysis-overview.md` |
| Extract guidelines | `./references/design-extraction-overview.md` |
| Optimization | `./references/technical-overview.md` |
| Animations | `./references/animejs.md` |
| Magic UI (80+ components) | `./references/magicui-components.md` |
| Anti-slop forbidden patterns | `./references/anti-slop-rules.md` |
| Redesign audit checklist | `./references/redesign-audit-checklist.md` |
| Premium design patterns | `./references/premium-design-patterns.md` |
| Performance guardrails | `./references/performance-guardrails.md` |
| Bento motion engine (SaaS) | `./references/bento-motion-engine.md` |

Quick start: `./references/ai-multimodal-overview.md`

## Anti-Patterns (AI Slop)

Strongly prefer alternatives to these LLM defaults. Full rules: `./references/anti-slop-rules.md`

**Typography** — Avoid Inter/Roboto/Arial. Prefer: `Geist`, `Outfit`, `Cabinet Grotesk`, `Satoshi`

**Color** — Avoid AI purple/blue gradient aesthetic, pure `#000000`, oversaturated accents. Use neutral bases with a single considered accent.

**Layout** — Avoid 3-column equal card feature rows, centered heroes at high variance, `h-screen`. Use asymmetric grids, split-screen, `min-h-[100dvh]`.

**Content** — Avoid "John Doe", "Acme Corp", round numbers, AI copy clichés ("Elevate", "Seamless", "Unleash"). Use realistic names, organic data, plain specific language.

**Effects** — Avoid neon/outer glows, custom cursors, gradient text on headers. Use tinted inner shadows, spring physics.

**Components** — Avoid default unstyled shadcn, Lucide-only icons, generic card-border-shadow pattern at high density. Always customize, try Phosphor/Heroicons, use spacing over cards.

**Quick check:** See the "AI Tells" checklist in `./references/anti-slop-rules.md` before delivering any design.

**Performance:** Animation and blur rules in `./references/performance-guardrails.md`

Remember: Claude is capable of extraordinary creative work. Commit fully to distinctive visions.