critique

Evaluate UX design quality with Nielsen heuristics and cognitive-load scoring.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/robertsthomas/hellobrand --skill critique-robertsthomas
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Skill: critique
Source: https://github.com/robertsthomas/hellobrand/tree/main/.agents/skills/critique
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/robertsthomas/hellobrand --skill critique-robertsthomas

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured framework to review and critique designs or components from a UX perspective, delivering actionable feedback and measurable scores.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Independent dual-assessment workflow to minimize bias and surface design issues.
  • Quantitative scoring using Nielsen heuristics and cognitive-load principles to quantify UX quality.
  • Actionable, prioritized feedback with concrete fixes and recovery suggestions.
  • Persona-based testing and anti-pattern detection to surface context-specific risks.
  • Use cases include reviews of dashboards, landing pages, and individual components during design critiques or pre-launch audits.

Quick Start

Invoke two independent assessments of the target design and return a combined critique report.

Frequently Asked Questions about critique

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I conduct a structured UX critique for a dashboard design?

A structured UX critique evaluates dashboard design quality by applying Nielsen heuristics and cognitive-load principles to deliver measurable scores and actionable, prioritized feedback with concrete fixes.

What is cognitive load assessment in UX design reviews?

Cognitive load assessment in UX design reviews quantifies the mental effort required to use an interface, helping identify complexity issues and anti-patterns that degrade user experience.

Can I use persona-based testing for pre-launch design audits?

Yes, persona-based testing can be applied during pre-launch design audits to surface context-specific risks and ensure interfaces meet the needs of distinct user groups before release.

What's the best way to detect UX anti-patterns in a landing page?

The best way to detect UX anti-patterns in a landing page is through an independent dual-assessment workflow that minimizes bias and surfaces design issues automatically aggregated into a single report.

How does Nielsen heuristics scoring work for component design reviews?

Nielsen heuristics scoring for component design reviews works by quantitatively evaluating the interface against established usability principles, generating measurable scores that highlight specific areas for improvement.