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 | |
| 2 | Touch & Interaction | CRITICAL | |
| 3 | Performance | HIGH | |
| 4 | Layout & Responsive | HIGH | |
| 5 | Typography & Color | MEDIUM | , |
| 6 | Animation | MEDIUM | |
| 7 | Style Selection | MEDIUM | , |
| 8 | Charts & Data | LOW | |
Quick Reference
1. Accessibility (CRITICAL)
- - Minimum 4.5:1 ratio for normal text
- - Visible focus rings on interactive elements
- - Descriptive alt text for meaningful images
- - aria-label for icon-only buttons
- - Tab order matches visual order
- - Use label with for attribute
2. Touch & Interaction (CRITICAL)
- - Minimum 44x44px touch targets
- - Use click/tap for primary interactions
- - Disable button during async operations
- - Clear error messages near problem
- - Add cursor-pointer to clickable elements
3. Performance (HIGH)
- - Use WebP, srcset, lazy loading
- - Check prefers-reduced-motion
- - Reserve space for async content
4. Layout & Responsive (HIGH)
- - width=device-width initial-scale=1
- - Minimum 16px body text on mobile
- - Ensure content fits viewport width
- - Define z-index scale (10, 20, 30, 50)
5. Typography & Color (MEDIUM)
- - Use 1.5-1.75 for body text
- - Limit to 65-75 characters per line
- - Match heading/body font personalities
6. Animation (MEDIUM)
- - Use 150-300ms for micro-interactions
- - Use transform/opacity, not width/height
- - Skeleton screens or spinners
7. Style Selection (MEDIUM)
- - Match style to product type
- - Use same style across all pages
- - Use SVG icons, not emojis
8. Charts & Data (LOW)
- - Match chart type to data type
- - Use accessible color palettes
- - Provide table alternative for accessibility
How to Use
Search specific domains using the CLI tool below.
Prerequisites
Check if Python is installed:
bash
python3 --version || python --version
If Python is not installed, install it based on user's OS:
macOS:
Ubuntu/Debian:
bash
sudo apt update && sudo apt install python3
Windows:
powershell
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
Step 2: Generate Design System (REQUIRED)
Always start with to get comprehensive recommendations with reasoning:
bash
python3 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 to select best matches
- Returns complete design system: pattern, style, colors, typography, effects
- Includes anti-patterns to avoid
Example:
bash
python3 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
:
bash
python3 skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<query>" --design-system --persist -p "Project Name"
This creates:
- — Global Source of Truth with all design rules
- — Folder for page-specific overrides
With page-specific override:
bash
python3 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 exclusively
Context-aware retrieval prompt:
I am building the [Page Name] page. Please read design-system/MASTER.md.
Also check if design-system/pages/[page-name].md exists.
If the page file exists, prioritize its rules.
If not, use the Master rules exclusively.
Now, generate the code...
Step 3: Supplement with Detailed Searches (as needed)
After getting the design system, use domain searches to get additional details:
bash
python3 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 | | --domain style "glassmorphism dark"
|
| Chart recommendations | | --domain chart "real-time dashboard"
|
| UX best practices | | --domain ux "animation accessibility"
|
| Alternative fonts | | --domain typography "elegant luxury"
|
| Landing structure | | --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 .
bash
python3 skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --stack html-tailwind
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Search Reference
Available Domains
| Domain | Use For | Example Keywords |
|---|
| Product type recommendations | SaaS, e-commerce, portfolio, healthcare, beauty, service |
| UI styles, colors, effects | glassmorphism, minimalism, dark mode, brutalism |
| Font pairings, Google Fonts | elegant, playful, professional, modern |
| Color palettes by product type | saas, ecommerce, healthcare, beauty, fintech, service |
| Page structure, CTA strategies | hero, hero-centric, testimonial, pricing, social-proof |
| Chart types, library recommendations | trend, comparison, timeline, funnel, pie |
| Best practices, anti-patterns | animation, accessibility, z-index, loading |
| React/Next.js performance | waterfall, bundle, suspense, memo, rerender, cache |
| Web interface guidelines | aria, focus, keyboard, semantic, virtualize |
| AI prompts, CSS keywords | (style name) |
Available Stacks
| Stack | Focus |
|---|
| Tailwind utilities, responsive, a11y (DEFAULT) |
| State, hooks, performance, patterns |
| SSR, routing, images, API routes |
| Composition API, Pinia, Vue Router |
| Runes, stores, SvelteKit |
| Views, State, Navigation, Animation |
| Components, Navigation, Lists |
| Widgets, State, Layout, Theming |
| shadcn/ui components, theming, forms, patterns |
| Composables, Modifiers, State Hoisting, Recomposition |
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)
bash
python3 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)
bash
# Get UX guidelines for animation and accessibility
python3 skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "animation accessibility" --domain ux
# Get alternative typography options if needed
python3 skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "elegant luxury serif" --domain typography
Step 4: Stack Guidelines
bash
python3 skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "layout responsive form" --stack html-tailwind
Then: Synthesize design system + detailed searches and implement the design.
Output Formats
The
flag supports two output formats:
bash
# ASCII box (default) - best for terminal display
python3 skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "fintech crypto" --design-system
# Markdown - best for documentation
python3 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 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 or higher opacity | Use (too transparent) |
| Text contrast light | Use (slate-900) for text | Use (slate-400) for body text |
| Muted text light | Use (slate-600) minimum | Use gray-400 or lighter |
| Border visibility | Use in light mode | Use (invisible) |
Layout & Spacing
| Rule | Do | Don't |
|---|
| Floating navbar | Add spacing | Stick navbar to |
| Content padding | Account for fixed navbar height | Let content hide behind fixed elements |
| Consistent max-width | Use same or | Mix different container widths |
Pre-Delivery Checklist
Before delivering UI code, verify these items:
Visual Quality
Interaction
Light/Dark Mode
Layout
Accessibility