design-is

Audits product designs against Dieter Rams' ten principles and outputs a NEW, REFINE, or REDESIGN verdict.

1|Updated Apr 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dwaynimay/IoTProject --skill design-is
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: design-is
Source: https://github.com/dwaynimay/IoTProject/tree/main/.agents/skills/design-is
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dwaynimay/IoTProject --skill design-is

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you evaluate whether a UI or product design is genuinely “good design” using Dieter Rams’ ten principles, and converts that critique into a concrete next-step plan.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dieter Rams principle audit: Scores innovation, usefulness, clarity, honesty, accessibility-related thoroughness, and more using evidence from the provided design.
  • Evidence-first critique: Collects structural, visual, copy/honesty, performance/weight, and (when applicable) accessibility evidence before scoring.
  • Actionable outcome handoff: Produces a NEW / REFINE / REDESIGN verdict and then hands off a ready-to-run /make-plan prompt for the chosen path.

Quick Start

Use the design-is skill to audit your UI or repo-based design by asking the assistant to “audit this design” and include the relevant URL or component/code paths you want reviewed.

Frequently Asked Questions about design-is

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

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How do I audit a UI design against Dieter Rams' principles?

To audit a UI design against Dieter Rams' principles, provide your URL or component code paths. The skill gathers structural, visual, and accessibility evidence, scores each principle, and outputs an actionable improvement plan.

What is a Dieter Rams design critique and how does it work?

A Dieter Rams design critique evaluates whether a product is genuinely good by scoring innovation, usefulness, clarity, and honesty against his ten principles. It requires evidence-cited scoring before delivering a final verdict.

Can I use a Rams design audit to generate an actionable UX improvement plan?

Yes, you can use a Rams design audit to generate an actionable UX improvement plan. After evaluating your design, it selects a NEW, REFINE, or REDESIGN verdict and hands off a ready-to-run prompt for execution.

Does the design audit evaluate accessibility and performance evidence?

Yes, the design audit evaluates accessibility and performance evidence. It collects structural, visual, copy, performance, and weight metrics from your provided design before applying evidence-cited scoring per principle.

What's the best way to critique a product design for a redesign decision?

The best way to critique a product design for a redesign decision is applying evidence-based scoring against established principles. This produces a NEW, REFINE, or REDESIGN verdict to determine your exact improvement path.

How do I run a UI UX review on a specific repo or URL?

To run a UI UX review on a specific repo or URL, ask the assistant to audit your design and include the relevant paths. It extracts structural and accessibility evidence to score your product accurately.