pfd

Analyze designs and communications through five cognitive psychology layers.

89|3|Updated Mar 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/skovalik/perception-first-design --skill pfd
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Skill: pfd
Source: https://github.com/skovalik/perception-first-design/tree/main/skills/pfd
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/skovalik/perception-first-design --skill pfd

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires corpus, design-systems, worked-examples, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured framework for design and communication, grounded in human perception and cognitive psychology, to improve decision-making and outcomes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • 5-Layer Analysis: Evaluate designs or communication through five distinct layers (Cognitive Load, First-Impression Architecture, Processing Fluency, Perception Bias Optimization, Decision Architecture).
  • Derivation Protocol: Generate design requirements based on a bottom-up analysis of the five layers.
  • Analysis Protocol: Analyze hypotheticals, mechanisms, or observations using the five layers as predictive lenses.
  • Mode Detection: Automatically detect mode (evaluation, derivation, analysis) based on input content.
  • Insight Logging: Record findings from each analysis for future reference.

Quick Start

Analyze the design at <URL> using the PFD framework.

Frequently Asked Questions about pfd

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I evaluate design decisions using cognitive psychology principles?

Evaluate design decisions using cognitive psychology by applying a 5-layer framework that analyzes Cognitive Load, First-Impression Architecture, Processing Fluency, Perception Bias Optimization, and Decision Architecture. This structured approach grounds design evaluation in human perception to improve outcomes.

What is a 5-layer framework for analyzing human perception in communication design?

A 5-layer framework for human perception analysis breaks communication design into Cognitive Load, First-Impression Architecture, Processing Fluency, Perception Bias Optimization, and Decision Architecture. These layers function as predictive lenses to analyze mechanisms and derive structured design requirements.

How do I derive design requirements from processing fluency and perception bias?

Derive design requirements from processing fluency and perception bias using a bottom-up derivation protocol. This protocol analyzes input content across five cognitive psychology layers to generate targeted requirements that optimize human perception and decision-making.

Can I use heuristic rules and worked examples to analyze first-imression architecture?

Yes, you can analyze first-impression architecture using heuristic rules and worked examples. These dependencies provide the foundational design system profiles and cognitive psychology references needed to execute accurate 5-layer analysis and derive actionable requirements.

When should I not use a cognitive load framework for design evaluation?

You should avoid using a cognitive load framework for design evaluation when your task lacks sufficient input content for mode detection. The framework requires specific design system profiles and corpus dependencies to properly execute evaluation, derivation, or analysis modes.

Best way to optimize decision architecture in UI design?

The best way to optimize decision architecture in UI design is through a structured analysis protocol that evaluates cognitive psychology layers. By detecting input mode automatically, the framework predicts how perception bias and processing fluency impact user decision-making.