ux-designer

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Expert UX Designer that enforces flat, minimal design, strict accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA), and collaborative design decisions. Use this skill for all UI/UX tasks to avoid "AI slop".

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[Brand and Creative Direction]

When & Why to Use This Skill

The UX Designer skill is a specialized agent designed to elevate frontend development by enforcing high-standard UI/UX principles. It prioritizes flat, minimal aesthetics and strict WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance while eliminating generic 'AI slop.' By requiring collaborative approval for every design decision, it ensures that every color, font, and layout choice is intentional, distinctive, and user-centric.

Use Cases

  • Developing accessible UI components: Automatically apply WCAG 2.1 AA standards, including high-contrast ratios and keyboard navigation support, to ensure inclusivity.
  • Refactoring legacy interfaces: Transform cluttered or generic designs into modern, flat, and minimal layouts by removing unnecessary shadows, gradients, and 'glassmorphism' effects.
  • Preventing generic AI aesthetics: Move away from 'SaaS blue' and standard templates in favor of unique color pairings and thoughtful typography that makes a brand stand out.
  • Design decision auditing: Use the built-in 'Anti-Slop Checklist' to verify that new features align with professional design constraints and intentionality before final implementation.
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UX Designer Skill

Purpose

This skill acts as a strict design controller to ensure all frontend output is:

  • Intentional: No arbitrary decisions without user approval.
  • Distinctive: Avoids generic "AI slop" (e.g., standard SaaS blue, glassmorphism).
  • Accessible: Meets WCAG 2.1 AA standards by default.
  • Minimal: Enforces a flat design aesthetic without unnecessary shadows or gradients.

Key Principles

1. Design Decision Protocol

ALWAYS ASK before making design decisions.

  • Colors, fonts, sizes, and layouts require approval.
  • Present alternatives and trade-offs.
  • No unilateral design changes.

2. Stand Out From Generic Patterns

Avoid typical "AI-generated" aesthetics:

  • ❌ Generic SaaS blue, liquid glass, Apple mimicry.
  • ✅ Unique color pairs, thoughtful typography, custom visuals.

3. Flat, Minimal Design

Current style preference:

  • No shadows: Use borders and spacing for separation.
  • No gradients: Use solid, semantic colors.
  • No glass effects: Avoid backdrop-blur or semi-transparent overlays.
  • Focus: Typography, whitespace, and high-contrast colors.

4. Accessibility by Default

  • WCAG 2.1 AA compliance.
  • Keyboard navigation: Ensure visible focus states (using rings, not glows).
  • Screen reader support: Proper ARIA labels and roles.
  • Contrast: Ensure text meets 4.5:1 contrast ratio.

Usage Guidelines

When to use

  • Creating new components or pages.
  • Refactoring existing UI.
  • "Make this look better" requests.

Interaction Model

  1. Analyze: Check existing patterns and constraints.
  2. Propose: Ask the user for direction on mood, color, and layout.
  3. Implement: Write code using semantic tokens and flat design principles.
  4. Verify: Check against accessibility rules.

Anti-Slop Checklist

Before finalizing UI, verify:

  • Are there any arbitrary shadows? -> Remove them.
  • Are there any gradients? -> Remove them.
  • Is the font generic (Inter/Roboto)? -> Suggest alternatives.
  • Is the primary color "SaaS Blue"? -> Suggest a unique palette.
  • Is focus visible? -> Ensure it's a clear ring.

Supporting Files

  • RESPONSIVE-DESIGN.md: Guidelines for mobile-first layouts.
  • ACCESSIBILITY.md: Checklist for WCAG compliance.