draplin

Evaluate design screenshots for personality and brand identity against Aaron Draplin's standards.

Updated Mar 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/PeterSalvato/formwork --skill draplin
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Skill: draplin
Source: https://github.com/PeterSalvato/formwork/tree/main/skills/lenses/draplin
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PeterSalvato/formwork --skill draplin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps assess the personality and brand identity in design work, ensuring that the design reflects the individual's or brand's unique character and preferences.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Design Personality Evaluation: Analyze whether a design feels like a human with opinions made it, and if the brand is inseparable from the person.
  • Handmade vs Templated: Determine if a design is unique or generic, and if it feels handmade or templated.
  • Brand and Person Alignment: Assess if the design's visual language matches the person's identity and taste.
  • Craft and Character Alignment: Evaluate if the design's execution reinforces its character and personality.
  • Use Case: Use this Skill to review design portfolios or websites and ensure they have a strong, authentic presence.

Quick Start

/draplin /path/to/screenshot

Frequently Asked Questions about draplin

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I evaluate brand personality in a design screenshot?

To evaluate brand personality in a design screenshot, you can analyze the rendered image for signs of personal style, handmade craftsmanship, and whether the visual language matches the brand's unique character.

What is the best way to tell if a design feels handmade or templated?

Determining if a design feels handmade or templated involves visually assessing the rendered screenshot to see if the execution feels unique and authentic rather than generic, checking if a human with opinions made it.

How does visual analysis assess brand and person alignment?

Visual analysis assesses brand and person alignment by evaluating whether the design's visual execution reinforces its character and matches the individual's identity, ensuring the brand is inseparable from the person.

Can I use this design review for portfolio websites?

Yes, you can use this design review for portfolio websites to ensure they have a strong, authentic presence by analyzing screenshots for craft, character alignment, and unique brand identity.

Do I need any specific software to perform a Draplin style design evaluation?

No specific software is required beyond providing a rendered screenshot file path, as the visual analysis utilizes built-in assessment capabilities to evaluate the design personality.