nw-ux-principles

Evaluate interface designs using Nielsen's heuristics and WCAG-aligned accessibility basics.

Updated Apr 15, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/StudentCristian/nWave-github --skill nw-ux-principles
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Skill: nw-ux-principles
Source: https://github.com/StudentCristian/nWave-github/tree/main/.github/skills/nw-ux-principles
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/StudentCristian/nWave-github --skill nw-ux-principles

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Evidence-based UX fundamentals help product owners evaluate interface designs during requirements gathering, ensure acceptance criteria reflect usability needs, and guide stakeholder reviews.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Nielsen's 10 Usability Heuristics applied to design reviews and AC writing.
  • Don Norman's design principles guidance (affordances, signifiers, mapping, feedback, constraints, conceptual models).
  • Accessibility considerations and WCAG alignment for inclusion and compliance.
  • A practical UX review checklist to ensure consistency, clarity, and user focus across features.

Quick Start

Review a design using Nielsen's heuristics to identify 3 improvement opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions about nw-ux-principles

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

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How do I evaluate interface designs using UX principles during a design review?

To evaluate interface designs using UX principles, apply Nielsen's usability heuristics and Don Norman's design principles to identify usability, consistency, and accessibility improvement opportunities during stakeholder reviews.

What UX principles should I apply when writing acceptance criteria for usability?

When writing acceptance criteria for usability, apply Nielsen's usability heuristics, Don Norman's design principles, and WCAG-aligned accessibility basics to ensure interface requirements reflect cognitive load considerations and user focus.

How does WCAG accessibility alignment work during wireframe critiques?

WCAG accessibility alignment during wireframe critiques works by evaluating interface designs against inclusion and compliance basics, ensuring usable and accessible products through actionable guidelines and cognitive load considerations.

When do I need to use Nielsen's usability heuristics for product decisions?

You need to use Nielsen's usability heuristics for product decisions during requirements gathering, design reviews, and acceptance-criteria writing to codify actionable guidelines and ensure interface consistency and clarity.

Can I use Don Norman's design principles to guide stakeholder reviews?

Yes, you can use Don Norman's design principles, including affordances, signifiers, mapping, feedback, and constraints, to guide stakeholder reviews and ensure interface designs align with user conceptual models.

What is the best way to ensure usability and consistency across features?

The best way to ensure usability and consistency across features is to apply evidence-based UX fundamentals, utilizing a practical UX review checklist that codifies core UX insights for product decisions and stakeholder evaluations.