UX Audit Skill
Perform systematic UX audits using Nielsen's heuristics and UX best practices.
When to Use
- •Reviewing a page or feature before release
- •Identifying usability issues
- •Evaluating design decisions
- •Comparing against UX standards
- •Preparing for user testing
Audit Framework
1. Heuristic Evaluation
Evaluate against Nielsen's 10 usability heuristics:
| Heuristic | Question to Ask |
|---|---|
| System status | Does the user know what's happening? |
| Real world match | Does it speak the user's language? |
| User control | Can users undo/escape easily? |
| Consistency | Does it follow conventions? |
| Error prevention | Does design prevent mistakes? |
| Recognition | Is information visible vs. remembered? |
| Flexibility | Are there shortcuts for experts? |
| Minimalism | Is every element necessary? |
| Error recovery | Are errors clear and recoverable? |
| Help | Is assistance available when needed? |
2. Visual Hierarchy Check
- •Is the most important element most prominent?
- •Does the eye flow logically?
- •Are related items grouped?
- •Is there appropriate white space?
3. Interaction Audit
- •Are clickable elements obvious?
- •Is feedback immediate?
- •Are loading states handled?
- •Are empty states designed?
4. Content Evaluation
- •Is copy clear and concise?
- •Is terminology user-friendly?
- •Are labels descriptive?
- •Are CTAs action-oriented?
Output Format
markdown
## UX Audit: [Feature/Page Name] ### Summary Score [Overall usability rating: Poor / Fair / Good / Excellent] ### Heuristic Scores | Heuristic | Score (1-5) | Key Issue | |-----------|-------------|-----------| ### Critical Issues - [Issue requiring immediate attention] ### Recommendations | Priority | Issue | Recommendation | Effort | |----------|-------|----------------|--------| | P0 | ... | ... | Low/Med/High | ### Positive Patterns - [What's working well]
Integration
Works best with:
- •
ux-expertagent for deep analysis - •
accessibility-checkskill for WCAG compliance - •
journey-mapskill for flow context