critique

Evaluate UI design quality across hierarchy, IA, emotion, and accessibility.

1|Updated Mar 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mahou-labs/shiru --skill critique-mahou-labs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: critique
Source: https://github.com/mahou-labs/shiru/tree/main/.agents/skills/critique
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mahou-labs/shiru --skill critique-mahou-labs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Holistic UX critique is hard to do consistently across products. This skill provides a structured, expert-level evaluation of interfaces to surface design issues and actionable improvements.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Holistic evaluation across visual hierarchy, information architecture, emotional resonance, and overall design quality.
  • Anti-pattern detection and guidance to avoid AI-generated design tells.
  • Actionable feedback including concrete changes for typography, color, spacing, and microcopy.
  • Use Case: A product team reviews a new dashboard prototype and uses the critique to rewrite IA labels and hierarchy for improved clarity.

Quick Start

Describe a holistic UX critique of the provided interface and generate clear, actionable design recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions about critique

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

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How do I get actionable UX critique for a dashboard interface prototype?

To get actionable UX critique for a dashboard interface, evaluate visual hierarchy, information architecture, and emotional resonance. This surfaces design quality gaps and provides concrete remediation steps like rewriting IA labels, adjusting typography, and improving spacing for better clarity.

What is a holistic design review for frontend product surfaces?

A holistic design review for frontend product surfaces evaluates overall design quality by analyzing visual hierarchy, information architecture, and emotional resonance. It detects anti-patterns and accessibility considerations to generate robust, human-friendly feedback with concrete improvements.

How do I identify information architecture and visual hierarchy gaps in a UI design?

To identify information architecture and visual hierarchy gaps in a UI design, apply a structured evaluation protocol to the frontend interface. This articulates specific design quality issues across hierarchy, IA, and emotion, yielding clear remediation steps for microcopy and spacing.

Can I use this UX critique approach for competitive analysis and redesign reviews?

Yes, you can use this UX critique approach for competitive analysis and redesign reviews. It applies consistently across various frontend interfaces like forms and product surfaces to surface anti-patterns and deliver concrete, actionable design recommendations.

What is the best way to avoid AI-generated design tells in a UI audit?

The best way to avoid AI-generated design tells in a UI audit is to perform expert-level anti-pattern detection. This evaluates the interface for hierarchy and overall design quality, providing guidance and concrete changes to ensure a human-friendly design outcome.