UI/UX Pro Max - Design Intelligence
Comprehensive design guide for web and mobile applications. Contains 50+ styles, 97 color palettes, 57 font pairings, 99 UX guidelines, and 25 chart types across 9 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.
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Prerequisites
Check if Python is installed:
python3 --version || python --versionIf Python is not installed, install it based on user's OS:
macOS:
brew install python3Ubuntu/Debian:
sudo apt update && sudo apt install python3Windows:
winget install Python.Python.3.12---
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:
python3 .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.csvto select best matches - Returns complete design system: pattern, style, colors, typography, effects
- Includes anti-patterns to avoid
Example:
python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "beauty spa wellness service" --design-system -p "Serenity Spa"Step 3: Supplement with Detailed Searches (as needed)
After getting the design system, use domain searches to get additional details:
python3 .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.
python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --stack html-tailwindAvailable stacks: html-tailwind, react, nextjs, vue, svelte, swiftui, react-native, flutter, shadcn
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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 |
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Example Workflow
User request: "Làm landing page cho dịch vụ chăm sóc da chuyên nghiệp"
Step 1: Analyze Requirements
- Product type: Beauty/Spa service
- Style keywords: elegant, professional, soft
- Industry: Beauty/Wellness
- Stack: html-tailwind (default)
Step 2: Generate Design System (REQUIRED)
python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "beauty spa wellness service elegant" --design-system -p "Serenity Spa"Output: Complete design system with pattern, style, colors, typography, effects, and anti-patterns.
Step 3: Supplement with Detailed Searches (as needed)
# Get UX guidelines for animation and accessibility
python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "animation accessibility" --domain ux
# Get alternative typography options if needed
python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "elegant luxury serif" --domain typographyStep 4: Stack Guidelines
python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "layout responsive form" --stack html-tailwindThen: Synthesize design system + detailed searches and implement the design.
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Output Formats
The --design-system flag supports two output formats:
# ASCII box (default) - best for terminal display
python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "fintech crypto" --design-system
# Markdown - best for documentation
python3 .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
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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 |
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Pre-Delivery Checklist
Before delivering UI code, verify these items:
Visual Quality
- [ ] No emojis used as icons (use SVG instead)
- [ ] All icons from consistent icon set (Heroicons/Lucide)
- [ ] Brand logos are correct (verified from Simple Icons)
- [ ] Hover states don't cause layout shift
- [ ] Use theme colors directly (bg-primary) not var() wrapper
Interaction
- [ ] All clickable elements have
cursor-pointer - [ ] Hover states provide clear visual feedback
- [ ] Transitions are smooth (150-300ms)
- [ ] Focus states visible for keyboard navigation
Light/Dark Mode
- [ ] Light mode text has sufficient contrast (4.5:1 minimum)
- [ ] Glass/transparent elements visible in light mode
- [ ] Borders visible in both modes
- [ ] Test both modes before delivery
Layout
- [ ] Floating elements have proper spacing from edges
- [ ] No content hidden behind fixed navbars
- [ ] Responsive at 375px, 768px, 1024px, 1440px
- [ ] No horizontal scroll on mobile
Accessibility
- [ ] All images have alt text
- [ ] Form inputs have labels
- [ ] Color is not the only indicator
- [ ]
prefers-reduced-motionrespected
