critique

Analyze designs for UX quality gaps and generate prioritized critique reports.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/OmOc3/physica --skill critique-omoc3
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Skill: critique
Source: https://github.com/OmOc3/physica/tree/main/.codex/skills/critique
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OmOc3/physica --skill critique-omoc3

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Analyze a design to identify UX quality gaps and provide an actionable critique.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • LLM-driven UX evaluation: assess visual hierarchy, information architecture, and emotional tone, producing a prioritized list of issues and suggested improvements.
  • Automated detector integration: surface AI slop signals and heuristic gaps to corroborate findings.
  • Persona-based testing support: align critiques with archetypes (e.g., Alex, Jordan, Sam) to surface accessibility and real-world risks.
  • Use Case: Review a dashboard to improve task flow and reduce cognitive load.

Quick Start

Provide a structured critique of the given UI design by providing the UI artifacts (URL, component, or code) and requesting a score, issues, and recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions about critique

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a UX critique for a web or mobile design?

To get a UX critique, provide your UI artifacts such as a URL, component, or code. The analysis applies Nielsen heuristics and cognitive-load guidance to identify quality gaps and generate an actionable critique with a design health score.

What is heuristic evaluation in UX design?

Heuristic evaluation in UX design is an expert review method that assesses a user interface against established usability principles. This evaluation applies Nielsen heuristics to identify visual hierarchy and information architecture gaps, producing a prioritized list of issues and suggested improvements.

Can I use persona testing to find accessibility red flags in my dashboard?

Yes, you can use persona-based testing to align critiques with archetypes like Alex, Jordan, or Sam. This surfaces real-world accessibility risks and task flow issues, helping you reduce cognitive load and improve the overall dashboard experience.

Does UX design review work on component-level interfaces?

Yes, UX design review works effectively on component-level interfaces. It enables detailed issue reporting and high-level heuristic reviews for both web and mobile components, generating actionable feedback grounded in cognitive-load guidance.

What's the best way to reduce cognitive load in a UI design?

The best way to reduce cognitive load is to analyze the design using heuristic evaluation and persona-based testing. This process identifies visual hierarchy and task flow issues, providing prioritized recommendations to streamline the user experience.

How does automated UX evaluation detect heuristic gaps?

Automated UX evaluation detects heuristic gaps by using LLM-driven assessment combined with automated detector integration. This surfaces AI slop signals and corroborates findings against Nielsen heuristics to produce a prioritized list of UX issues.