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critique

Evaluate interface designs using Nielsen's 10 heuristics and persona-driven findings.

1|Updated Jun 23, 2022
Search Tags:#feedback#heuristics#personas#usability#ux#cognitive-load#design-critique
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/PavkaBrika/debtbookapp --skill critique-pavkabrika
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: critique
Source: https://github.com/PavkaBrika/debtbookapp/tree/main/.cursor/skills/critique
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PavkaBrika/debtbookapp --skill critique-pavkabrika

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Evaluate design from a UX perspective and provide structured, actionable critique with quantified heuristics, persona-driven findings, and design-improvement guidance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phase 1: conduct a holistic design critique across dimensions such as visual hierarchy, information architecture, cognitive load, emotional resonance, and accessibility.
  • Phase 2: generate a Design Health Score, Anti-Patterns Verdict, and persona-specific red flags, plus actionable feedback to improve the design.
  • Phase 3: surface clarifying questions to align on priorities, scope, and tone before proposing changes.
  • Phase 4: deliver prioritized remediation steps and concrete suggestions the team can execute.

Quick Start

Invoke /critique — specify the area (feature, page, or component) to start a holistic UX review.

Frequently Asked Questions about critique

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I conduct a UX critique for an interface?▼

A structured UX critique evaluates visual hierarchy, cognitive load, and accessibility to identify usability gaps. It generates a Design Health Score, flags anti-patterns, and delivers prioritized remediation steps for the interface.

What is a Design Health Score in usability evaluation?▼

A Design Health Score quantifies interface usability by scoring Nielsen's 10 heuristics. It flags anti-patterns and surfaces persona-specific red flags to measure design quality and prioritize remediation steps.

How do I use personas to find usability red flags?▼

Apply target personas during the interface evaluation phase to surface specific usability red flags. The critique process analyzes cognitive load and emotional resonance to identify friction points unique to those personas.

Can I evaluate cognitive load and information architecture for a single component?▼

Yes, you can evaluate cognitive load and information architecture for a single component. The critique workflow applies heuristic scoring and holistic design reviews to individual components, pages, or entire features.

What is the best way to prioritize UX remediation steps?▼

The best way to prioritize UX remediation steps is using a multi-phase critique workflow. It scores heuristics, generates persona-driven findings, and aligns on scope through clarifying questions before delivering actionable feedback.

Does UX critique work for reviewing emotional resonance and accessibility?▼

Yes, UX critique evaluates emotional resonance and accessibility alongside visual hierarchy and information architecture. The holistic review identifies usability gaps across these dimensions to improve overall product quality.

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