UI/UX Pro Max - Design Intelligence
Comprehensive design guide for web and mobile applications. Contains 67 styles, 96 color palettes, 57 font pairings, 99 UX guidelines, and 25 chart types across 13 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:
py --version
If Python is not installed:
- Windows:
winget install Python.Python.3.12 (use py launcher, not python)
- macOS:
brew install python3
- Ubuntu/Debian:
sudo apt update && sudo apt install python3
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:
py ~/.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:
py ~/.claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "beauty spa wellness service" --design-system -p "Serenity Spa"
Step 2b: Persist Design System (Master + Overrides Pattern)
To save the design system for hierarchical retrieval across sessions, add --persist:
py ~/.claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<query>" --design-system --persist -p "Project Name"
This creates:
design-system/MASTER.md — Global Source of Truth with all design rulesdesign-system/pages/ — Folder for page-specific overrides
With page-specific override:
py ~/.claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<query>" --design-system --persist -p "Project Name" --page "dashboard"
This also creates:
design-system/pages/dashboard.md — Page-specific deviations from Master
How hierarchical retrieval works:
- When building a specific page (e.g., "Checkout"), first check
design-system/pages/checkout.md
- If the page file exists, its rules override the Master file
- If not, use
design-system/MASTER.md exclusively
Step 3: Supplement with Detailed Searches (as needed)
After getting the design system, use domain searches to get additional details:
py ~/.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.
py ~/.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, jetpack-compose
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 |
jetpack-compose |
Composables, Modifiers, State Hoisting, Recomposition |
Output Formats
The --design-system flag supports two output formats:
# ASCII box (default) - best for terminal display
py ~/.claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "fintech crypto" --design-system
# Markdown - best for documentation
py ~/.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
1---2name: ui-ux-pro-max3description: UI/UX design intelligence. 67 styles, 96 palettes, 57 font pairings, 25 charts, 13 stacks (React, Next.js, Vue, Svelte, SwiftUI, React Native, Flutter, Tailwind, shadcn/ui). Actions: plan, build, create, design, implement, review, fix, improve, optimize, enhance, refactor, check UI/UX code. Projects: website, landing page, dashboard, admin panel, e-commerce, SaaS, portfolio, blog, mobile app, .html, .tsx, .vue, .svelte. Elements: button, modal, navbar, sidebar, card, table, form, chart. Styles: glassmorphism, claymorphism, minimalism, brutalism, neumorphism, bento grid, dark mode, responsive, skeuomorphism, flat design. Topics: color palette, accessibility, animation, layout, typography, font pairing, spacing, hover, shadow, gradient. Integrations: shadcn/ui MCP for component search and examples.4---5# UI/UX Pro Max - Design Intelligence67Comprehensive design guide for web and mobile applications. Contains 67 styles, 96 color palettes, 57 font pairings, 99 UX guidelines, and 25 chart types across 13 technology stacks. Searchable database with priority-based recommendations.89## When to Apply1011Reference these guidelines when:12- Designing new UI components or pages13- Choosing color palettes and typography14- Reviewing code for UX issues15- Building landing pages or dashboards16- Implementing accessibility requirements1718## Rule Categories by Priority1920| Priority | Category | Impact | Domain |21|----------|----------|--------|--------|22| 1 | Accessibility | CRITICAL | `ux` |23| 2 | Touch & Interaction | CRITICAL | `ux` |24| 3 | Performance | HIGH | `ux` |25| 4 | Layout & Responsive | HIGH | `ux` |26| 5 | Typography & Color | MEDIUM | `typography`, `color` |27| 6 | Animation | MEDIUM | `ux` |28| 7 | Style Selection | MEDIUM | `style`, `product` |29| 8 | Charts & Data | LOW | `chart` |3031## Quick Reference3233### 1. Accessibility (CRITICAL)3435- `color-contrast` - Minimum 4.5:1 ratio for normal text36- `focus-states` - Visible focus rings on interactive elements37- `alt-text` - Descriptive alt text for meaningful images38- `aria-labels` - aria-label for icon-only buttons39- `keyboard-nav` - Tab order matches visual order40- `form-labels` - Use label with for attribute4142### 2. Touch & Interaction (CRITICAL)4344- `touch-target-size` - Minimum 44x44px touch targets45- `hover-vs-tap` - Use click/tap for primary interactions46- `loading-buttons` - Disable button during async operations47- `error-feedback` - Clear error messages near problem48- `cursor-pointer` - Add cursor-pointer to clickable elements4950### 3. Performance (HIGH)5152- `image-optimization` - Use WebP, srcset, lazy loading53- `reduced-motion` - Check prefers-reduced-motion54- `content-jumping` - Reserve space for async content5556### 4. Layout & Responsive (HIGH)5758- `viewport-meta` - width=device-width initial-scale=159- `readable-font-size` - Minimum 16px body text on mobile60- `horizontal-scroll` - Ensure content fits viewport width61- `z-index-management` - Define z-index scale (10, 20, 30, 50)6263### 5. Typography & Color (MEDIUM)6465- `line-height` - Use 1.5-1.75 for body text66- `line-length` - Limit to 65-75 characters per line67- `font-pairing` - Match heading/body font personalities6869### 6. Animation (MEDIUM)7071- `duration-timing` - Use 150-300ms for micro-interactions72- `transform-performance` - Use transform/opacity, not width/height73- `loading-states` - Skeleton screens or spinners7475### 7. Style Selection (MEDIUM)7677- `style-match` - Match style to product type78- `consistency` - Use same style across all pages79- `no-emoji-icons` - Use SVG icons, not emojis8081### 8. Charts & Data (LOW)8283- `chart-type` - Match chart type to data type84- `color-guidance` - Use accessible color palettes85- `data-table` - Provide table alternative for accessibility8687## How to Use8889Search specific domains using the CLI tool below.9091---929394## Prerequisites9596Check if Python is installed:9798```bash99py --version100```101102If Python is not installed:103- **Windows:** `winget install Python.Python.3.12` (use `py` launcher, not `python`)104- **macOS:** `brew install python3`105- **Ubuntu/Debian:** `sudo apt update && sudo apt install python3`106107---108109## How to Use This Skill110111When user requests UI/UX work (design, build, create, implement, review, fix, improve), follow this workflow:112113### Step 1: Analyze User Requirements114115Extract key information from user request:116- **Product type**: SaaS, e-commerce, portfolio, dashboard, landing page, etc.117- **Style keywords**: minimal, playful, professional, elegant, dark mode, etc.118- **Industry**: healthcare, fintech, gaming, education, etc.119- **Stack**: React, Vue, Next.js, or default to `html-tailwind`120121### Step 2: Generate Design System (REQUIRED)122123**Always start with `--design-system`** to get comprehensive recommendations with reasoning:124125```bash126py ~/.claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<product_type> <industry> <keywords>" --design-system [-p "Project Name"]127```128129This command:1301. Searches 5 domains in parallel (product, style, color, landing, typography)1312. Applies reasoning rules from `ui-reasoning.csv` to select best matches1323. Returns complete design system: pattern, style, colors, typography, effects1334. Includes anti-patterns to avoid134135**Example:**136```bash137py ~/.claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "beauty spa wellness service" --design-system -p "Serenity Spa"138```139140### Step 2b: Persist Design System (Master + Overrides Pattern)141142To save the design system for hierarchical retrieval across sessions, add `--persist`:143144```bash145py ~/.claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<query>" --design-system --persist -p "Project Name"146```147148This creates:149- `design-system/MASTER.md` — Global Source of Truth with all design rules150- `design-system/pages/` — Folder for page-specific overrides151152**With page-specific override:**153```bash154py ~/.claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<query>" --design-system --persist -p "Project Name" --page "dashboard"155```156157This also creates:158- `design-system/pages/dashboard.md` — Page-specific deviations from Master159160**How hierarchical retrieval works:**1611. When building a specific page (e.g., "Checkout"), first check `design-system/pages/checkout.md`1622. If the page file exists, its rules **override** the Master file1633. If not, use `design-system/MASTER.md` exclusively164165### Step 3: Supplement with Detailed Searches (as needed)166167After getting the design system, use domain searches to get additional details:168169```bash170py ~/.claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --domain <domain> [-n <max_results>]171```172173**When to use detailed searches:**174175| Need | Domain | Example |176|------|--------|---------|177| More style options | `style` | `--domain style "glassmorphism dark"` |178| Chart recommendations | `chart` | `--domain chart "real-time dashboard"` |179| UX best practices | `ux` | `--domain ux "animation accessibility"` |180| Alternative fonts | `typography` | `--domain typography "elegant luxury"` |181| Landing structure | `landing` | `--domain landing "hero social-proof"` |182183### Step 4: Stack Guidelines (Default: html-tailwind)184185Get implementation-specific best practices. If user doesn't specify a stack, **default to `html-tailwind`**.186187```bash188py ~/.claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --stack html-tailwind189```190191Available stacks: `html-tailwind`, `react`, `nextjs`, `vue`, `svelte`, `swiftui`, `react-native`, `flutter`, `shadcn`, `jetpack-compose`192193---194195## Search Reference196197### Available Domains198199| Domain | Use For | Example Keywords |200|--------|---------|------------------|201| `product` | Product type recommendations | SaaS, e-commerce, portfolio, healthcare, beauty, service |202| `style` | UI styles, colors, effects | glassmorphism, minimalism, dark mode, brutalism |203| `typography` | Font pairings, Google Fonts | elegant, playful, professional, modern |204| `color` | Color palettes by product type | saas, ecommerce, healthcare, beauty, fintech, service |205| `landing` | Page structure, CTA strategies | hero, hero-centric, testimonial, pricing, social-proof |206| `chart` | Chart types, library recommendations | trend, comparison, timeline, funnel, pie |207| `ux` | Best practices, anti-patterns | animation, accessibility, z-index, loading |208| `react` | React/Next.js performance | waterfall, bundle, suspense, memo, rerender, cache |209| `web` | Web interface guidelines | aria, focus, keyboard, semantic, virtualize |210| `prompt` | AI prompts, CSS keywords | (style name) |211212### Available Stacks213214| Stack | Focus |215|-------|-------|216| `html-tailwind` | Tailwind utilities, responsive, a11y (DEFAULT) |217| `react` | State, hooks, performance, patterns |218| `nextjs` | SSR, routing, images, API routes |219| `vue` | Composition API, Pinia, Vue Router |220| `svelte` | Runes, stores, SvelteKit |221| `swiftui` | Views, State, Navigation, Animation |222| `react-native` | Components, Navigation, Lists |223| `flutter` | Widgets, State, Layout, Theming |224| `shadcn` | shadcn/ui components, theming, forms, patterns |225| `jetpack-compose` | Composables, Modifiers, State Hoisting, Recomposition |226227---228229## Output Formats230231The `--design-system` flag supports two output formats:232233```bash234# ASCII box (default) - best for terminal display235py ~/.claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "fintech crypto" --design-system236237# Markdown - best for documentation238py ~/.claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "fintech crypto" --design-system -f markdown239```240241---242243## Tips for Better Results2442451. **Be specific with keywords** - "healthcare SaaS dashboard" > "app"2462. **Search multiple times** - Different keywords reveal different insights2473. **Combine domains** - Style + Typography + Color = Complete design system2484. **Always check UX** - Search "animation", "z-index", "accessibility" for common issues2495. **Use stack flag** - Get implementation-specific best practices2506. **Iterate** - If first search doesn't match, try different keywords251252---253254## Common Rules for Professional UI255256These are frequently overlooked issues that make UI look unprofessional:257258### Icons & Visual Elements259260| Rule | Do | Don't |261|------|----|----- |262| **No emoji icons** | Use SVG icons (Heroicons, Lucide, Simple Icons) | Use emojis like 🎨 🚀 ⚙️ as UI icons |263| **Stable hover states** | Use color/opacity transitions on hover | Use scale transforms that shift layout |264| **Correct brand logos** | Research official SVG from Simple Icons | Guess or use incorrect logo paths |265| **Consistent icon sizing** | Use fixed viewBox (24x24) with w-6 h-6 | Mix different icon sizes randomly |266267### Interaction & Cursor268269| Rule | Do | Don't |270|------|----|----- |271| **Cursor pointer** | Add `cursor-pointer` to all clickable/hoverable cards | Leave default cursor on interactive elements |272| **Hover feedback** | Provide visual feedback (color, shadow, border) | No indication element is interactive |273| **Smooth transitions** | Use `transition-colors duration-200` | Instant state changes or too slow (>500ms) |274275### Light/Dark Mode Contrast276277| Rule | Do | Don't |278|------|----|----- |279| **Glass card light mode** | Use `bg-white/80` or higher opacity | Use `bg-white/10` (too transparent) |280| **Text contrast light** | Use `#0F172A` (slate-900) for text | Use `#94A3B8` (slate-400) for body text |281| **Muted text light** | Use `#475569` (slate-600) minimum | Use gray-400 or lighter |282| **Border visibility** | Use `border-gray-200` in light mode | Use `border-white/10` (invisible) |283284### Layout & Spacing285286| Rule | Do | Don't |287|------|----|----- |288| **Floating navbar** | Add `top-4 left-4 right-4` spacing | Stick navbar to `top-0 left-0 right-0` |289| **Content padding** | Account for fixed navbar height | Let content hide behind fixed elements |290| **Consistent max-width** | Use same `max-w-6xl` or `max-w-7xl` | Mix different container widths |291292---293294## Pre-Delivery Checklist295296Before delivering UI code, verify these items:297298### Visual Quality299- [ ] No emojis used as icons (use SVG instead)300- [ ] All icons from consistent icon set (Heroicons/Lucide)301- [ ] Brand logos are correct (verified from Simple Icons)302- [ ] Hover states don't cause layout shift303- [ ] Use theme colors directly (bg-primary) not var() wrapper304305### Interaction306- [ ] All clickable elements have `cursor-pointer`307- [ ] Hover states provide clear visual feedback308- [ ] Transitions are smooth (150-300ms)309- [ ] Focus states visible for keyboard navigation310311### Light/Dark Mode312- [ ] Light mode text has sufficient contrast (4.5:1 minimum)313- [ ] Glass/transparent elements visible in light mode314- [ ] Borders visible in both modes315- [ ] Test both modes before delivery316317### Layout318- [ ] Floating elements have proper spacing from edges319- [ ] No content hidden behind fixed navbars320- [ ] Responsive at 375px, 768px, 1024px, 1440px321- [ ] No horizontal scroll on mobile322323### Accessibility324- [ ] All images have alt text325- [ ] Form inputs have labels326- [ ] Color is not the only indicator327- [ ] `prefers-reduced-motion` respected
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