design-principles

Enforce a 4px grid, border radii, and typography hierarchy in enterprise UI projects.

1|Updated Jan 11, 2026
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Skill: design-principles
Source: https://github.com/dazuck/claude-code-skills/tree/main/skills/design-principles
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dazuck/claude-code-skills --skill design-principles-dazuck

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Design teams often struggle with consistency and polish across dashboards and admin interfaces. This Skill enforces a precise, minimal design system to unify visuals, spacing, typography, and surface treatment so products feel cohesive and intentional.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces a consistent 4px spacing grid and fixed border radii for surface elements.
  • Defines a disciplined color foundation and typography hierarchy to guide UI composition.
  • Provides guidance for layout, depth strategy, and isolated controls to ensure cohesive, scalable interfaces.
  • Use cases include enterprise dashboards, admin panels, and SaaS apps requiring crisp, professional UI.

Quick Start

Describe a dashboard interface following the design-principles guidelines: adopt a single designer direction, apply the 4px grid, and maintain typography hierarchy across components.

Frequently Asked Questions about design-principles

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I enforce consistent UI design across enterprise dashboards and admin panels?

Apply a precise, minimal design system that codifies a 4px spacing grid, consistent border radii, a disciplined color foundation, and a typography hierarchy to unify enterprise dashboards and admin panels.

What is a 4px grid system and how does it improve SaaS interface polish?

A 4px grid system is a spacing standard that ensures elements align consistently across UI layouts. It improves SaaS interface polish by creating predictable spacing, which makes admin interfaces feel cohesive and intentional.

How do I establish a typography hierarchy and color foundation for scalable UI?

You establish a scalable UI typography hierarchy and color foundation by defining strict, minimal guidelines for text scales and surface colors, ensuring layout composition and depth strategy remain consistent across enterprise products.

Can I use these design principles for small SaaS apps or are they only for enterprise dashboards?

You can use these design principles for both small SaaS apps and enterprise dashboards. The guidelines apply to any product requiring polished, consistent visuals, including admin interfaces and isolated controls.

What's the best way to unify visual spacing and surface treatment in admin interfaces?

The best way to unify visual spacing and surface treatment is to adopt a single designer direction, apply the 4px grid consistently, and maintain a disciplined depth strategy across all isolated controls and layout components.