design-principles

Articulate actionable design principles for product decisions and trade-offs.

3|Updated Mar 28, 2026
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Skill: design-principles
Source: https://github.com/hulusi-tunc/unicorn-skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/ux-strategy--design-principles
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hulusi-tunc/unicorn-skills --skill design-principles-hulusi-tunc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Define a concise framework of actionable design principles that guide product decisions and resolve trade-offs across teams.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Actionable Principles: short, memorable statements with rationale and concrete applications.
  • Alignment & Governance: anchors contribution in design reviews, roadmaps, and system design.
  • Use Case: during feature proposals, debates over UX strategies, and cross-functional decisions.

Quick Start

Run a quick workshop to draft 4–6 actionable principles and publish them for team-wide adoption.

Frequently Asked Questions about design-principles

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

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How do I create actionable design principles for product decisions?

Actionable design principles are short, memorable statements with clear rationale and concrete applications that guide product strategy and resolve feature trade-offs across teams.

How do design principles help resolve UX trade-offs during roadmap planning?

Design principles resolve UX trade-offs by anchoring cross-functional decisions and feature proposals in specific, testable, and prioritized guidelines during roadmap planning and design reviews.

What is the best way to run a workshop to define a design system framework?

The best way to define a design system framework is running a quick workshop to draft 4–6 actionable principles, then publishing them for team-wide alignment and governance.

Can I use these design principles for cross-functional decision-making beyond UX design?

Yes, you can use these design principles for cross-functional decision-making, as they are applicable across product strategy, system design, and feature debates beyond standard UX design.

What makes a design principle testable and specific for feature proposals?

A testable design principle for feature proposals is specific, actionable, and prioritized, providing clear application and rationale to enforce governance during design reviews.