design-critique

Apply Gestalt principles, visual hierarchy, and cognitive load analysis to design projects.

13|4|Updated Mar 14, 2026
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Skill: design-critique
Source: https://github.com/henrique-simoes/Istara/tree/main/skills/develop/design-critique
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/henrique-simoes/Istara --skill design-critique-henrique-simoes

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Design reviews are often inconsistent and time-consuming. This skill provides a structured critique rooted in core UX principles to identify usability issues and opportunities for improvement.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Systematic evaluation using Gestalt principles, visual hierarchy, and cognitive load to surface issues.
  • Plan, Execute, Validate, Report workflow to generate nuggets, facts, insights, and recommendations with sources.
  • Use Case: Prepare a design critique of a mobile app wireframe and produce an actionable improvement plan with prioritized recommendations.

Quick Start

Provide the designer assets and project context to initiate a structured UX critique.

Frequently Asked Questions about design-critique

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get an evidence-based UX critique for a design project?

An evidence-based UX critique applies Gestalt principles, visual hierarchy, and cognitive load analysis to your project files. You provide the design assets and context to receive structured findings with prioritized recommendations and justifications.

Can I analyze PDF and DOCX files to find usability issues?

Yes, you can analyze PDF, DOCX, and MD files to identify usability issues. The critique applies Gestalt principles and cognitive load analysis to these formats to surface structured facts, insights, and actionable recommendations.

What is cognitive load analysis in visual hierarchy evaluation?

Cognitive load analysis in visual hierarchy evaluation identifies design elements that overwhelm user attention. By applying Gestalt principles, it surfaces structured findings and scores them by priority to guide specific design improvements.

How do I prepare a structured design critique for a mobile app wireframe?

To prepare a structured design critique for a mobile app wireframe, provide the assets and project context. The evaluation applies UX principles to generate an actionable improvement plan with prioritized, sourced recommendations.

Does this UX critique approach work with markdown project documentation?

Yes, this UX critique approach works with markdown project documentation. It processes MD files alongside context to identify design issues, producing structured nuggets, facts, insights, and scored recommendations.

What is the best way to prioritize design improvements from a critique?

The best way to prioritize design improvements is using a structured critique that scores findings by priority and justification. It applies Gestalt and cognitive load analysis to generate an evidence-based, actionable improvement plan.