critique

Evaluate user interface designs for UX quality and AI-generated anti-patterns.

1|1|Updated Mar 3, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/SwimmingLiu/easy-skills --skill critique-swimmingliu
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Skill: critique
Source: https://github.com/SwimmingLiu/easy-skills/tree/main/skills/frontend/critique
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SwimmingLiu/easy-skills --skill critique-swimmingliu

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of objectively evaluating user experience (UX) and design quality, ensuring interfaces are not only functional but also effective and emotionally resonant.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Holistic Design Evaluation: Assesses visual hierarchy, information architecture, emotional resonance, discoverability, composition, typography, color usage, and states/edge cases.
  • AI Slop Detection: Critically identifies common anti-patterns found in AI-generated designs.
  • Actionable Feedback: Provides specific, prioritized issues and concrete suggestions for improvement.
  • Use Case: A product team has developed a new app interface. They use this Skill to get a thorough design review, identifying potential usability issues and ensuring the design aligns with brand identity before development.

Quick Start

Critique the provided design mockups for the new user onboarding flow.

Frequently Asked Questions about critique

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

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How do I evaluate user interface designs from a UX perspective?

To evaluate user interface designs from a UX perspective, you need to assess visual hierarchy, information architecture, and emotional resonance. This identifies usability issues and provides prioritized, actionable feedback for interface improvement.

How do I detect AI-generated design anti-patterns in my mockups?

To detect AI-generated design anti-patterns in mockups, critically evaluate the interface against common AI slop patterns. This identifies usability issues and provides specific recommendations to correct anti-patterns.

What is the best way to critique a new app interface before development?

The best way to critique a new app interface is to perform a holistic design evaluation covering visual hierarchy, information architecture, and color usage. This ensures the design aligns with brand identity and resolves states before development.

Can I get actionable feedback on my user interface's visual hierarchy?

Yes, you can get actionable feedback on your user interface's visual hierarchy by assessing information architecture and composition. The evaluation provides concrete suggestions and prioritized issues to improve discoverability and usability.

Does UX design critique cover edge cases and different UI states?

Yes, UX design critique covers edge cases and different UI states by assessing visual hierarchy and information architecture. This ensures the evaluation addresses discoverability, composition, and overall design quality across all interface states.