critique

Identify design quality issues in web and mobile interfaces through holistic critique.

1|Updated Mar 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/samcannas/samscode --skill critique-samcannas
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: critique
Source: https://github.com/samcannas/samscode/tree/main/skills/catalog/critique
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/samcannas/samscode --skill critique-samcannas

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Identify and fix UX design problems early by providing a structured critique, actionable recommendations, and evidence-based insights.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Design critique framework: evaluates AI slop, visual hierarchy, cognitive load, emotional journey, and overall UX quality.
  • Discovery and documentation: guides analysis from a design director perspective with phase-based reporting and prioritized issues.
  • Persona-driven evaluation: auto-selects relevant personas and highlights red flags per persona to ensure accessibility and inclusivity.

Quick Start

Invoke {{command_prefix}}frontend-design to load the Context Gathering Protocol and assess the current interface context.

Frequently Asked Questions about critique

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I run a structured UX critique on a web or mobile interface?

Conduct a structured UX critique by evaluating interface quality across cognitive load, visual hierarchy, and emotional journey. This process applies heuristic principles and persona-driven analysis to generate prioritized, actionable feedback for web and mobile contexts.

What is a heuristic-based design critique and how does it evaluate cognitive load?

A heuristic-based design critique evaluates user interfaces against established UX principles to identify quality issues. It specifically assesses cognitive load by analyzing visual hierarchy and the user's emotional journey, ensuring the interface remains intuitive and accessible.

Can I use a persona-driven evaluation to find UX issues in dashboards and onboarding flows?

Yes, persona-driven evaluation auto-selects relevant personas to assess specific interface layouts like dashboards, onboarding, and forms. This approach highlights distinct red flags per persona, ensuring comprehensive accessibility and UX quality checks.

What is the best way to prioritize UX feedback for content layouts and forms?

The best way to prioritize UX feedback is through a holistic critique framework that evaluates visual hierarchy and cognitive load. This approach provides concrete, prioritized recommendations that align with design heuristics and personas for content layouts and forms.

Does a UX critique framework work for both web and mobile design contexts?

Yes, a UX critique framework works effectively for both web and mobile design contexts. It evaluates interface quality across various components including onboarding, dashboards, content layouts, and forms to provide evidence-based design recommendations.