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ui-principles

Enforce a minimal UI design system with a 4px grid and typography rules.

9|2|Updated Jan 31, 2026
Search Tags:#typography#consistency#accessibility#design-principles#grid#ui-design-system
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aussiegingersnap/cursor-skills --skill ui-principles
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ui-principles
Source: https://github.com/aussiegingersnap/cursor-skills/tree/main/skills/ui-principles
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aussiegingersnap/cursor-skills --skill ui-principles

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Enforce a precise, minimal design system across dashboards and admin interfaces, ensuring consistent typography, spacing, and component quality.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Design direction: Choose a commit-to-narrative aesthetic (Precision & Density, Warmth & Approachability, Sophistication & Trust, Boldness & Clarity, Utility & Function, Data & Analysis) and apply it across the product.
  • 4px grid and spacing: Apply a strict spacing scale to maintain visual coherence.
  • Typography & surface treatment: Establish hierarchy, font choices, and consistent border radii and shadow usage.
  • Use Case: Ensures enterprise dashboards feel cohesive and trustworthy with a single source of truth for UI rules.

Quick Start

Define your product's design direction and begin applying the 4px grid, typography hierarchy, and consistent surface treatment across components.

Frequently Asked Questions about ui-principles

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I maintain UI consistency across enterprise dashboards and admin interfaces?▼

To maintain UI consistency across enterprise dashboards, apply a strict 4px grid, typography hierarchy, and unified depth strategy. This enforces a minimal design system ensuring cohesive spacing, surface treatment, and component quality throughout data-rich apps.

What design direction should I choose for my SaaS dashboard?▼

For a SaaS dashboard, choose a design direction from Precision & Density, Warmth & Approachability, Sophistication & Trust, Boldness & Clarity, Utility & Function, or Data & Analysis. Committing to one narrative aesthetic ensures a cohesive, trustworthy interface.

Why does my dashboard UI feel visually incoherent despite using a grid?▼

Your dashboard UI feels visually incoherent if it lacks a strict spacing scale and unified depth strategy. Applying a strict 4px grid alongside consistent border radii, shadow usage, and typography hierarchy enforces visual coherence across all components.

Do I need a defined design direction to establish typography and surface treatment rules?▼

Yes, a defined design direction is required to establish typography and surface treatment rules. Choosing a commit-to-narrative aesthetic dictates how you apply font choices, hierarchy, border radii, and shadow usage across the product.

Can I use this minimal design system approach for data-rich apps?▼

Yes, you can use this minimal design system approach for data-rich apps. It is specifically built for enterprise software and SaaS dashboards where consistency and clarity matter, applying a strict 4px grid and color foundations to data-heavy interfaces.

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