critique

Assess UI designs with UX heuristics and generate prioritized critique reports.

Updated Apr 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/armedi/pi-paper --skill critique-armedi
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: critique
Source: https://github.com/armedi/pi-paper/tree/main/.pi/skills/critique
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/armedi/pi-paper --skill critique-armedi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Evaluate designs from a UX perspective to produce structured feedback, scores, and actionable improvements.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured UX critique across visual hierarchy, information architecture, cognitive load, emotional resonance, and heuristics.
  • Persona-based testing and automated anti-pattern detection to surface practical recommendations.
  • Produces a combined critique report with priority issues and a Nielsen heuristics scorecard for design decisions.

Quick Start

Run the critique skill on your design artifacts to generate a prioritized improvement plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about critique

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I run a structured UX critique on a UI design?

A UX critique assesses visual hierarchy, information architecture, cognitive load, and emotional resonance in UI designs. It uses persona-based testing and Nielsen heuristics to surface practical recommendations and detect anti-patterns in design decisions.

Can I get a Nielsen heuristics scorecard for my web page design?

Yes, evaluating page designs with this method outputs a Nielsen heuristics scorecard and individual heuristic scores. It applies persona-based testing to assess overall quality and delivers a prioritized improvement plan for your components.

What is cognitive load evaluation in UX design feedback?

Cognitive load evaluation in UX feedback measures the mental effort required to process interfaces. It is assessed alongside emotional journey and visual hierarchy during a design critique to produce a structured health score and actionable feedback.

Does UX critique work for both full pages and individual components?

Yes, UX critique applies to reviews of designs, full pages, and individual components. You must provide a defined design context and protocol to evaluate overall quality and generate prioritized recommendations for any UI scale.

How do I identify anti-patterns in my UI design?

You identify anti-patterns by running an automated UX critique on your design artifacts. The assessment applies Nielsen heuristics and persona-based testing to detect anti-patterns and output a combined critique report with priority issues.

What do I need to provide for a persona-based design assessment?

You need to provide design artifacts, a defined design context, and an assessment protocol. The critique runs parallel persona-based evaluations to test the emotional journey and cognitive load, returning a structured health score.