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design-critique

Identify usability issues in product interfaces and provide prioritized recommendations.

19|3|Updated Feb 28, 2026
Search Tags:#design#accessibility#heuristics#usability#ux#critique
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/qa-aman/claude-skills --skill design-critique-qa-aman
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: design-critique
Source: https://github.com/qa-aman/claude-skills/tree/main/skills/by-role/designer/design-critique
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/qa-aman/claude-skills --skill design-critique-qa-aman

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Critique a design for usability, hierarchy, and accessibility. Use when the user says "critique this design", "review this screen", "what's wrong with this UI", "design feedback", "UX review", "how can I improve this", "review my mockup", "is this good UX", or shares a design and wants structured feedback

  • even if they don't explicitly say "design critique".

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured usability critique focusing on whether actions are obvious (affordances), cues (signifiers), and feedback for user actions.
  • Accessibility and heuristic evaluation based on Nielsen's 10 heuristics to identify usability risks and provide actionable fixes.
  • Workflow-driven guidance: define user goal, assess elements, evaluate feedback, document issues, and deliver prioritized recommendations.

Quick Start

Provide a structured usability critique of the given design focusing on affordances, signifiers, feedback, and accessibility.

Frequently Asked Questions about design-critique

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get structured usability feedback on my UI mockup?▼

To get structured usability feedback, provide your screen or flow for a critique that evaluates affordances, signifiers, feedback, and accessibility. This process examines elements like dashboards and forms to document issues and deliver prioritized recommendations.

What is a UX review using Nielsen's heuristics?▼

A UX review using Nielsen's heuristics evaluates your product interface against ten established usability principles. This critique identifies usability risks and accessibility issues across screens, providing actionable fixes to improve the overall user experience.

How do I critique a design for accessibility and usability issues?▼

To critique a design for accessibility and usability, assess whether actions are obvious through affordances and cues through signifiers. The evaluation documents issues in user feedback and accessibility, producing prioritized recommendations for improvement.

Can I review an onboarding screen flow for what is wrong with the UX?▼

Yes, you can review an onboarding screen flow to identify exactly what is wrong with the UX. The critique applies workflow-driven guidance to define user goals, assess elements, and evaluate feedback to deliver structured, actionable recommendations.

What is the best way to improve a dashboard design's hierarchy and usability?▼

The best way to improve a dashboard design's hierarchy and usability is applying a structured critique based on Nielsen's heuristics. This evaluation identifies usability risks and accessibility gaps, delivering prioritized recommendations to fix the interface.

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