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Audit UI designs against Dieter Rams' ten principles and output a verdict with a /make-plan handoff.

Updated Jun 2, 2026
Search Tags:#design#audit#evidence#handoff#principles#ux#dieter-rams
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/chicago-joe/manymems --skill design-is-chicago-joe
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: design-is
Source: https://github.com/chicago-joe/manymems/tree/main/plugin/skills/design-is
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/chicago-joe/manymems --skill design-is-chicago-joe

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Auditing design work against Dieter Rams' ten principles helps teams assess clarity, usefulness, and honesty, and provides a structured pathway to a concrete design plan.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Rams audit across UI components, screens, and design systems.
  • Generates a verdict (NEW / REFINE / REDESIGN) and a ready-to-run /make-plan handoff prompt.
  • Produces an evidence-backed scorecard and actionable top-priority moves to guide design improvements.

Quick Start

Provide an actionable Rams audit prompt that ends with a /make-plan handoff.

Frequently Asked Questions about design-is

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I audit my UI design against Dieter Rams' ten principles?▼

You audit UI designs by providing a prompt that triggers an evidence-backed assessment across ten Rams principles. The Skill outputs a formal 0–3 score per principle, a verdict (NEW, REFINE, or REDESIGN), and a ready-to-run /make-plan handoff prompt for the next phase.

What is the best way to score design systems for clarity and usefulness?▼

Scoring design systems involves a structured audit applying Dieter Rams' principles to assess clarity, usefulness, and honesty. The process delivers an evidence-backed scorecard with a 0–3 score per principle, a formal verdict, and a /make-plan handoff prompt.

Can I use this Rams audit for both individual UI components and full screens?▼

Yes, the Rams audit applies to individual UI components, full screens, and design systems. The assessment scales across these inputs, consistently delivering sourced evidence, a 0–3 score per principle, a formal verdict, and a /make-plan handoff prompt.

How does the design audit verdict translate into actionable next steps?▼

The audit translates its NEW, REFINE, or REDESIGN verdict into actionable next steps by generating a ready-to-run /make-plan handoff prompt. This delivers concrete top-priority moves and a structured prompt to directly guide the next design phase.

Why do I need sourced evidence in a UX design principles audit?▼

Sourced evidence in a UX design principles audit ensures all findings are objective and verifiable. The Skill gathers specific evidence during its assessment phase, pairing each 0–3 score with sourced examples to justify the final verdict and the /make-plan handoff.

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