critique

Analyze designs against Nielsen heuristics and cognitive load principles.

7|1|Updated Apr 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/derekr/athr --skill critique-derekr
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: critique
Source: https://github.com/derekr/athr/tree/main/.claude/skills/critique
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/derekr/athr --skill critique-derekr

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Evaluate design from a UX perspective, assessing visual hierarchy, information architecture, emotional resonance, cognitive load, and overall quality with quantitative scoring, persona-based testing, automated anti-pattern detection, and actionable feedback. Use when the user asks to review, critique, evaluate, or give feedback on a design or component.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Quantitative UX scoring across multiple heuristics.
  • Persona-based testing and empathy-driven feedback.
  • Automated anti-pattern detection to surface AI slop and UI smells.
  • Actionable design recommendations with concrete next steps.
  • Use Case: For a redesign of a dashboard, generate a prioritized critique and a heuristic-compliance score.

Quick Start

Ask me to critique a design by running both Assessment A and Assessment B and then synthesize a combined critique report.

Frequently Asked Questions about critique

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

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How do I evaluate a design against UX heuristics and cognitive load principles?

To evaluate a design against UX heuristics and cognitive load principles, you can run an automated critique that analyzes visual hierarchy and information architecture. This process outputs quantitative heuristic scores, persona red flags, and prioritized actionable recommendations.

Can I get quantitative UX scoring and persona-based testing for a website or app design?

Yes, you can get quantitative UX scoring and persona-based testing for website or app designs. The critique process runs two independent assessments that synthesize combined reports, including Nielsen heuristic scores and empathy-driven feedback highlighting persona red flags.

What is the best way to generate actionable design recommendations for a dashboard redesign?

The best way to generate actionable design recommendations for a dashboard redesign is to run a structured UX critique. This detects automated anti-patterns and UI smells, outputting concrete next steps and a prioritized list of fixes to improve overall design quality.

Does automated UX critique work for reviewing individual UI components or only full applications?

Automated UX critique works for reviewing both individual UI components and full applications. It evaluates visual hierarchy and emotional resonance, providing structured feedback and heuristic-compliance scores regardless of the design artifact's scale.

How do I detect UI smells and anti-patterns in my interface design?

To detect UI smells and anti-patterns in your interface design, apply an automated UX critique mechanism. It surfaces AI slop and design flaws by assessing information architecture and cognitive load, delivering a combined report with prioritized fixes.

What design artifacts do I need to run an automated heuristic compliance review?

To run an automated heuristic compliance review, you need access to the relevant design artifacts for your website, app, or component. The critique analyzes these artifacts to evaluate visual hierarchy and output quantitative scores and actionable feedback.