researching-website-design

Extract design patterns from industry websites into a concise design brief.

2|1|Updated Feb 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/qte77/claude-code-utils-plugin --skill researching-website-design
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Skill: researching-website-design
Source: https://github.com/qte77/claude-code-utils-plugin/tree/main/plugins/website-audit/skills/researching-website-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/qte77/claude-code-utils-plugin --skill researching-website-design

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Analyze industry websites to identify design patterns using first-principles thinking for competitive UX insights.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Find 6-8 representative sites across an industry to study.
  • Extract design elements: colors, typography, layout hierarchy, CTAs, and content strategy.
  • Track sources with authority levels (H/M/L) and cross-reference findings to build a design brief.
  • Identify anomalies and synthesize actionable breakthroughs for design systems and UI guidelines.
  • Use cases include competitive UX analysis, design-system development, and UI pattern benchmarking.

Quick Start

Identify 6-8 industry websites and run the design-analysis workflow to compile findings.

Frequently Asked Questions about researching-website-design

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

FAQPage Schema
Can I extract design-system patterns like typography and color from top industry websites?

Yes, you can extract design-system patterns by tracking colors, typography, layout hierarchy, and CTAs across multiple industry sites. Cross-referencing these findings with authority levels helps synthesize actionable UI guidelines for design-system development.

How do I compile a design brief from multiple website sources?

To compile a design brief from multiple website sources, track each finding with an authority level (H/M/L) and cross-reference the extracted design elements. This process synthesizes sources into a concise, actionable brief for implementation.

Does competitive UX analysis require tracking source authority levels?

Competitive UX analysis benefits from tracking source authority levels (H/M/L) to weigh findings accurately. Cross-referencing high-authority sources ensures the extracted design patterns and synthesized breakthroughs are reliable for your design brief.

When should I not use first-principles thinking for website design analysis?

You should reconsider first-principles thinking for website design analysis when you need rapid, surface-level visual audits rather than deep pattern extraction. This approach targets building comprehensive design systems and identifying actionable breakthroughs from representative industry sites.