design-an-interface

Generate multiple interface designs for a software module using parallel sub-agents.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/mnadalc/dotfiles --skill design-an-interface-mnadalc
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Skill: design-an-interface
Source: https://github.com/mnadalc/dotfiles/tree/main/.ai/skills/design-an-interface
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mnadalc/dotfiles --skill design-an-interface-mnadalc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users explore multiple, fundamentally different interface design options for a software module, addressing the common issue where the first design idea is not the best.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Parallel Design Exploration: Leverages sub-agents to generate diverse interface designs simultaneously.
  • Requirement-Driven Design: Gathers specific module requirements before generating options.
  • Comparative Analysis: Facilitates a structured comparison of generated designs based on key software design principles.
  • Use Case: When designing a new API for a data processing module, use this skill to get distinct interface proposals focusing on flexibility, common case optimization, or minimal methods.

Quick Start

Use the design-an-interface skill to generate three different interface designs for a user authentication module.

Frequently Asked Questions about design-an-interface

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I explore multiple API designs for a new software module?

Parallel sub-agents generate multiple radically different interface designs for a software module simultaneously. This approach enables simultaneous generation of diverse interface designs, allowing you to compare distinct module shapes and select the optimal architecture by fulfilling the design it twice principle.

What is the design it twice principle in software architecture?

The design it twice principle in software architecture involves generating multiple fundamentally different interface designs before implementation. It addresses the common issue where the first design idea is not the best by facilitating structured comparative analysis of diverse API options based on key software design principles.

How to compare different interface designs for a data processing module?

You compare different interface designs for a data processing module by generating distinct proposals with specific constraints like flexibility, common case optimization, or minimal methods. A structured comparative analysis then synthesizes insights from these parallel designs for optimal selection.

Can I generate interface designs focusing on specific software design constraints?

Yes, you can generate interface designs focusing on specific software design constraints. The process gathers specific module requirements and spawns parallel sub-agents with distinct constraints to produce diverse interface options tailored to flexibility, common case optimization, or minimal methods.

When do I need to generate multiple module designs instead of picking the first one?

You need to generate multiple module designs when your first API idea is likely not the optimal solution. Exploring radically different interface designs in parallel helps overcome architectural blind spots by synthesizing insights from diverse design proposals for optimal interface selection.