critique

Evaluate design quality and identify UX flaws across visual hierarchy and cognitive load.

3|Updated May 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/waynesutton/finder9 --skill critique-waynesutton
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Skill: critique
Source: https://github.com/waynesutton/finder9/tree/main/.codex/skills/critique
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/waynesutton/finder9 --skill critique-waynesutton

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Evaluate and critique design quality to identify UX flaws across visual hierarchy, information architecture, cognitive load, and emotional resonance, delivering actionable feedback.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Holistic UX critique across hierarchy, IA, cognitive load, and emotional impact with concrete recommendations.
  • Phase-driven workflow (Preparation, Phase 1 Design Critique, Phase 2 Findings, Phase 3 Ask User, Phase 4 Recommendations) to structure reviews.
  • Guidance for persona-based testing and an AI-driven scoring approach to surface priority improvements.

Quick Start

Describe the design you want reviewed, and I will generate a structured UX critique.

Frequently Asked Questions about critique

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get instant UX critique and feedback on a design?

A UX critique evaluates visual hierarchy, information architecture, cognitive load, and emotional resonance to identify usability flaws. It synthesizes heuristic scoring and persona-based testing to deliver actionable design feedback across pages, components, or entire products.

What is the best way to evaluate design quality and identify usability flaws?

Evaluating design quality involves a phase-driven workflow that scores heuristics and tests personas. This approach surfaces priority improvements by analyzing cognitive load, visual hierarchy, and emotional impact to pinpoint specific UX flaws.

Can I use this design review approach for both individual components and entire products?

Yes, you can evaluate individual components, pages, or entire products. The critique workflow adapts to the scope you provide, applying heuristic scoring and cognitive load references to generate structured recommendations regardless of scale.

How does heuristic scoring work during a design critique?

Heuristic scoring works by systematically evaluating your design against established usability principles during the review phase. The system synthesizes these findings with cognitive-load references and persona testing to generate prioritized, structured recommendations.

When do I need to run a structured UX critique instead of a general design review?

You need a structured UX critique when you want to systematically identify flaws across cognitive load, visual hierarchy, and emotional resonance. It provides phase-driven guidance and persona-based testing to surface concrete improvements rather than subjective opinions.