Design Critique & Evaluation

Evaluate UI designs against Nielsen's heuristics, UX laws, and IA principles.

47|4|Updated Mar 19, 2026
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Skill: Design Critique & Evaluation
Source: https://github.com/cuellarfr/design-skills/tree/main/design-critique
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cuellarfr/design-skills --skill design-critique-evaluation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Design critique provides a structured, principle-based evaluation of digital designs so feedback is grounded in established UX theory rather than personal taste.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Heuristic evaluations across Nielsen's 10 heuristics, UX laws, interaction patterns, and IA checks.
  • Structured critique templates to document findings, severity, and concrete fixes.
  • Pattern reviews, IA analyses, and UX writing critiques with actionable recommendations.
  • Educational references and walkthrough examples to practice critique skills.

Quick Start

Critique a UI screen using the framework to identify issues, assign severities, and propose concrete fixes.

Frequently Asked Questions about Design Critique & Evaluation

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

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How do I evaluate a UI design against Nielsen's usability heuristics?

Conduct a heuristic evaluation by applying a structured critique framework to check UI screens against Nielsen's 10 usability heuristics, UX laws, and IA principles. This process identifies interface issues, assigns severity levels, and proposes concrete fixes for report-ready analyses.

What is a structured design critique and how does it improve UX feedback?

A structured design critique is a principle-based evaluation of digital interfaces that grounds feedback in established UX theory rather than personal taste. It uses repeatable templates to systematically document findings, severity, and actionable recommendations across web and mobile designs.

Can I assess information architecture and interaction patterns during a design review?

Yes, you can perform information architecture assessments and pattern reviews during a design review. The framework supports IA checks and pattern reviews alongside heuristic evaluations and UX writing critiques to provide comprehensive, actionable recommendations.

How do I document UX writing issues and propose concrete fixes?

Document UX writing issues by using structured critique templates to evaluate interface copy against established UX principles. The templates help record findings, assign severity, and outline concrete fixes to generate report-ready analyses for web and mobile screens.

Does this design critique framework work for both web and mobile interfaces?

Yes, the design critique framework works for both web and mobile interfaces. It applies heuristic evaluations, pattern reviews, and IA checks across different digital screen formats to deliver consistent, actionable feedback.

What's the best way to standardize UX laws and heuristic evaluations across multiple projects?

Standardize UX laws and heuristic evaluations by using repeatable critique templates and reference materials. This ensures consistent application of usability heuristics and IA principles, enabling report-ready analyses and educational walkthroughs across multiple design projects.