UI/UX Design
Create functional, accessible, visually distinctive interfaces. Output is working code.
When to Use
Activate automatically when:
- User requests UI components, pages, or applications
- User mentions forms, dashboards, landing pages, modals
- User asks to "design", "build", or "create" any interface
- User wants to improve existing UI/UX
Workflow
Step 1: Assess Context
Before coding, identify (internal reasoning):
- Problem being solved
- Target users
- Aesthetic direction (see REFERENCES.md)
- Constraints (framework, brand, accessibility level)
Step 2: Consult References
Fetch implementation values from REFERENCES.md:
- Color palette (with WCAG-compliant values)
- Font pairing
- Component patterns (button, input, card, etc.)
- Spacing and typography tokens
Step 3: Generate Code
Produce working implementation with:
- All interactive states (hover, focus, active, disabled, loading, error)
- Semantic HTML (button, nav, main—not div soup)
- Mobile-first responsive design
- CSS variables for maintainability
Step 4: Verify
Run through checklist before delivering.
Output Requirements
| Requirement |
Standard |
| Contrast |
4.5:1 text, 3:1 UI components |
| Focus states |
Visible outline on all interactive elements |
| Touch targets |
Minimum 44×44px |
| Reduced motion |
Respect prefers-reduced-motion |
| Labels |
All inputs have associated labels |
| Empty states |
Helpful message + clear action |
| Error states |
Explain what happened + how to fix |
Aesthetic Directions
Match to context. See REFERENCES.md for characteristics.
| Style |
Best For |
| Minimalism |
Productivity, professional, portfolios |
| Glassmorphism |
Dashboards, tech products |
| Neubrutalism |
Creative, startups, distinctive brands |
| Editorial |
Content sites, publications |
| Organic |
Consumer apps, wellness, community |
| Dark Mode |
User preference, low-light contexts |
Anti-Patterns
Avoid these markers of generic AI output:
- Purple/blue gradients on white
- Inter/Roboto/system fonts everywhere
- Cookie-cutter card layouts
- Rounded rectangles with soft shadows on everything
- Color-only meaning (no icons/text backup)
- Removed focus outlines
- Error messages without solutions
Checklist
Copy and track:
- [ ] Context assessed (problem, users, aesthetic direction)
- [ ] REFERENCES.md consulted for palette + fonts
- [ ] All interactive states implemented
- [ ] Loading and error states included
- [ ] Contrast meets WCAG AA
- [ ] Semantic HTML used
- [ ] Focus states visible
- [ ] Form inputs labeled
- [ ] prefers-reduced-motion respected
- [ ] Responsive breakpoints tested
- [ ] Empty states handled
Recovery
| Issue |
Action |
| User dislikes direction |
Propose 2-3 alternatives from Aesthetic Directions |
| Looks too generic |
Check Anti-Patterns, apply distinctive typography |
| Accessibility concerns |
Verify contrast, focus states, semantic HTML |
| States incomplete |
Walk through checklist systematically |
License: MIT - See LICENSE for complete terms
Author: Arvind Menon
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1---2name: ui-ux-design-23description: Create production-grade frontend interfaces with strong UX and visual craft. Use when building web components, pages, dashboards, forms, landing pages, or any UI. Use when user says 'build a form', 'create a dashboard', 'design a component', 'make a landing page', or asks for UI/UX work. Use when this capability is needed.4---56# UI/UX Design78Create functional, accessible, visually distinctive interfaces. Output is working code.910## When to Use1112**Activate automatically when:**1314- User requests UI components, pages, or applications15- User mentions forms, dashboards, landing pages, modals16- User asks to "design", "build", or "create" any interface17- User wants to improve existing UI/UX1819## Workflow2021### Step 1: Assess Context2223Before coding, identify (internal reasoning):2425- Problem being solved26- Target users27- Aesthetic direction (see [REFERENCES.md](REFERENCES.md#aesthetic-directions))28- Constraints (framework, brand, accessibility level)2930### Step 2: Consult References3132Fetch implementation values from [REFERENCES.md](REFERENCES.md):3334- Color palette (with WCAG-compliant values)35- Font pairing36- Component patterns (button, input, card, etc.)37- Spacing and typography tokens3839### Step 3: Generate Code4041Produce working implementation with:4243- All interactive states (hover, focus, active, disabled, loading, error)44- Semantic HTML (button, nav, main—not div soup)45- Mobile-first responsive design46- CSS variables for maintainability4748### Step 4: Verify4950Run through checklist before delivering.5152## Output Requirements5354| Requirement | Standard |55|-------------|----------|56| Contrast | 4.5:1 text, 3:1 UI components |57| Focus states | Visible outline on all interactive elements |58| Touch targets | Minimum 44×44px |59| Reduced motion | Respect `prefers-reduced-motion` |60| Labels | All inputs have associated labels |61| Empty states | Helpful message + clear action |62| Error states | Explain what happened + how to fix |6364## Aesthetic Directions6566Match to context. See [REFERENCES.md](REFERENCES.md#aesthetic-directions) for characteristics.6768| Style | Best For |69|-------|----------|70| Minimalism | Productivity, professional, portfolios |71| Glassmorphism | Dashboards, tech products |72| Neubrutalism | Creative, startups, distinctive brands |73| Editorial | Content sites, publications |74| Organic | Consumer apps, wellness, community |75| Dark Mode | User preference, low-light contexts |7677## Anti-Patterns7879Avoid these markers of generic AI output:8081- Purple/blue gradients on white82- Inter/Roboto/system fonts everywhere83- Cookie-cutter card layouts84- Rounded rectangles with soft shadows on everything85- Color-only meaning (no icons/text backup)86- Removed focus outlines87- Error messages without solutions8889## Checklist9091Copy and track:9293```94- [ ] Context assessed (problem, users, aesthetic direction)95- [ ] REFERENCES.md consulted for palette + fonts96- [ ] All interactive states implemented97- [ ] Loading and error states included98- [ ] Contrast meets WCAG AA99- [ ] Semantic HTML used100- [ ] Focus states visible101- [ ] Form inputs labeled102- [ ] prefers-reduced-motion respected103- [ ] Responsive breakpoints tested104- [ ] Empty states handled105```106107## Recovery108109| Issue | Action |110|-------|--------|111| User dislikes direction | Propose 2-3 alternatives from Aesthetic Directions |112| Looks too generic | Check Anti-Patterns, apply distinctive typography |113| Accessibility concerns | Verify contrast, focus states, semantic HTML |114| States incomplete | Walk through checklist systematically |115116---117118> **License:** MIT - See LICENSE for complete terms119> **Author:** Arvind Menon120121---122> Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/arvindand) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.123<!-- tomevault:4.0:skill_md:2026-04-11 -->