critique

Evaluate interface designs against UX heuristics and output a Design Health Score.

Updated Apr 21, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/nielpattin/.pi-tnega --skill critique-nielpattin
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Skill: critique
Source: https://github.com/nielpattin/.pi-tnega/tree/main/skills/critique
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nielpattin/.pi-tnega --skill critique-nielpattin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Evaluate design from a UX perspective to identify visual hierarchy, information architecture, emotional resonance, cognitive load, and overall quality, enabling quantitative scoring, persona-based testing, and actionable feedback.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Holistic critique across key UX dimensions (visual hierarchy, IA, emotional resonance, cognitive load, typography, color, states, and microcopy) with structured, actionable feedback.
  • Quantitative scoring against usability heuristics and persona-based red flags; generation of an actionable improvement plan.
  • Use cases include design reviews for websites, mobile apps, dashboards, and UI components, as well as critique sessions for stakeholder feedback and iteration.

Quick Start

Run a holistic UX critique on the provided interface and report prioritized, actionable feedback.

Frequently Asked Questions about critique

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

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How do I run a UX critique on a website or mobile app interface?

Run a UX critique by analyzing visual hierarchy, information architecture, cognitive load, and typography. The process generates a Design Health Score, an anti-pattern verdict, and prioritized actions to resolve usability and aesthetic gaps.

What is cognitive load evaluation in usability heuristics?

Cognitive load evaluation in usability heuristics measures the mental effort required to process an interface. This critique identifies information architecture gaps and visual hierarchy issues to reduce cognitive strain and generate actionable improvement plans.

Can I use design critique for dashboards and UI components?

Yes, you can use design critique for dashboards and UI components. The evaluation covers visual hierarchy, emotional resonance, states, and microcopy, delivering quantitative scores against usability heuristics and persona-based red flags.

How do I identify anti-patterns in a UI design review?

Identify anti-patterns in a UI design review by evaluating aesthetics and usability against established heuristics. The critique outputs an anti-pattern verdict alongside a Design Health Score to highlight specific visual hierarchy and information architecture failures.

What is the best way to get actionable feedback from a design critique session?

The best way to get actionable feedback is through a holistic critique across key UX dimensions including typography, color, and microcopy. This generates a prioritized, actionable improvement plan tailored for stakeholder feedback and iteration.

Does UX critique require reference materials on heuristics to work?

Yes, UX critique requires context gathering from frontend design inputs and reference materials on cognitive load and heuristics. This context enables accurate quantitative scoring and persona-based testing for websites and mobile apps.