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 text
•focus-states - Visible focus rings on interactive elements
•alt-text - Descriptive alt text for meaningful images
•aria-labels - aria-label for icon-only buttons
•keyboard-nav - Tab order matches visual order
•form-labels - Use label with for attribute

2. Touch & Interaction (CRITICAL)

•touch-target-size - Minimum 44x44px touch targets
•hover-vs-tap - Use click/tap for primary interactions
•loading-buttons - Disable button during async operations
•error-feedback - Clear error messages near problem
•cursor-pointer - Add cursor-pointer to clickable elements

3. Performance (HIGH)

•image-optimization - Use WebP, srcset, lazy loading
•reduced-motion - Check prefers-reduced-motion
•content-jumping - Reserve space for async content

4. Layout & Responsive (HIGH)

•viewport-meta - width=device-width initial-scale=1
•readable-font-size - Minimum 16px body text on mobile
•horizontal-scroll - Ensure content fits viewport width
•z-index-management - Define z-index scale (10, 20, 30, 50)

5. Typography & Color (MEDIUM)

•line-height - Use 1.5-1.75 for body text
•line-length - Limit to 65-75 characters per line
•font-pairing - Match heading/body font personalities

6. Animation (MEDIUM)

•duration-timing - Use 150-300ms for micro-interactions
•transform-performance - Use transform/opacity, not width/height
•loading-states - Skeleton screens or spinners

7. Style Selection (MEDIUM)

•style-match - Match style to product type
•consistency - Use same style across all pages
•no-emoji-icons - Use SVG icons, not emojis

8. Charts & Data (LOW)

•chart-type - Match chart type to data type
•color-guidance - Use accessible color palettes
•data-table - Provide table alternative for accessibility

How to Use This Skill

Step 1: Analyze User Requirements

Extract key information:

•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:

bash

python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<product_type> <industry> <keywords>" --design-system [-p "Project Name"]

Step 3: Supplement with Detailed Searches (as needed)

bash

python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --domain <domain> [-n <max_results>]

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)

bash

python3 .claude/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --stack html-tailwind

Available stacks: html-tailwind, react, nextjs, vue, svelte, swiftui, react-native, flutter, shadcn

Common Rules for Professional UI

Icons & Visual Elements

Rule	Do	Don't
No emoji icons	Use SVG icons (Heroicons, Lucide, Simple Icons)	Use emojis 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

Pre-Delivery Checklist

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

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-motion respected