qt-ui-design

Design or audit Qt/QML user interfaces with UX laws and accessibility rules.

351|38|Updated Mar 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TheQtCompanyRnD/agent-skills --skill qt-ui-design
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: qt-ui-design
Source: https://github.com/TheQtCompanyRnD/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/qt-ui-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TheQtCompanyRnD/agent-skills --skill qt-ui-design

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides structured guidelines and UX best practices to enhance the design of Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs), ensuring a better user experience.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Design Workflow: A two-phase workflow with an intake interview and application of UX laws and design principles.
  • Modular Typographic Scale: A curated set of typography sizes mapped to semantic roles for consistency.
  • Motion Budgets: Guidelines for motion and animation to ensure functionality and aesthetics.
  • Embedded/MCU Support: Specialized rules for embedded and MCU devices with fixed-pixel layouts and bitmap fonts.
  • Audit Mode: Categorizes findings as Critical, Warning, or Opportunity for existing UI code or designs.

Quick Start

Use the qt-ui-design skill to design a UI for a desktop application, ensuring the design adheres to the best UX practices and platform-specific constraints.

Frequently Asked Questions about qt-ui-design

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

FAQPage Schema
What are the best UX practices for designing Qt and QML interfaces?

Qt and QML interface design benefits from applying structured UX laws, modular typography scales, and motion budgets to ensure aesthetic consistency and usability. Audit mode categorizes existing UI design findings as Critical, Warning, or Opportunity for targeted improvements.

How do I audit existing UI code for accessibility and UX compliance?

Auditing UI code for accessibility involves applying structured UX rules to evaluate interface elements and categorize findings as Critical, Warning, or Opportunity. This process identifies functional limitations and highlights areas for UX and aesthetic enhancements.

Can I use structured UX guidelines for embedded MCU and MPU targets?

Embedded MCU and MPU targets require specialized UX guidelines to accommodate fixed-pixel layouts and bitmap fonts. Structured design workflows apply accessibility and motion rules tailored to these hardware constraints to ensure functional and usable interfaces.

Does Qt UI design support integration with GitHub Copilot and similar agents?

Qt UI design guidelines are designed for Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, and similar agents to automate the application of UX laws and typography scales. This integration ensures that generated code adheres to structured design workflows and platform-specific constraints.

What is the standard workflow for applying UX laws to GUI design?

Applying UX laws to GUI design uses a two-phase workflow starting with an intake interview to define requirements, followed by applying design principles and motion budgets. This structured approach ensures adherence to accessibility rules and platform-specific constraints.

How do I manage motion and animation budgets in QML applications?

Motion and animation budgets in QML are managed using structured guidelines that balance functionality and aesthetics. By defining specific animation constraints, designers ensure motion enhances usability without overwhelming the interface or violating UX principles.