visual-design-foundations

Establish typography scales, color tokens, and spacing grids for web and mobile interfaces.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Skill: visual-design-foundations
Source: https://github.com/azap026/smetalabv3/tree/main/.agent/skills/visual-design-foundations
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/azap026/smetalabv3 --skill visual-design-foundations

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Visual design foundations solve the problem of inconsistent typography, color, and spacing across interfaces.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Establish typography scale, color systems, and spacing tokens to ensure consistent UI.
  • Create accessible iconography and a cohesive style guide for web and mobile.
  • Audit and refine visual hierarchy and theming, including dark mode, across products. Use Case: Refresh a SaaS dashboard design to improve readability and brand alignment.

Quick Start

  1. Review the references in references/ for tokens and guidelines.
  2. Draft a typography scale, color palette, and spacing system for a new or existing project.
  3. Compile a lightweight style guide outlining typography, color, spacing, and iconography decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions about visual-design-foundations

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create design tokens for consistent typography and spacing?

Design tokens standardize typography, color, and spacing values into a reusable system. You establish a scalable typography scale, an 8-point spacing grid, and semantic color tokens to ensure a consistent UI across web and mobile products.

What is included in a visual design style guide for web and mobile?

A visual design style guide includes typography scales, color palettes, spacing grids, and accessible iconography guidelines. Compiling these decisions ensures a cohesive design language and improves readability across products.

How do I fix inconsistent typography and spacing in a SaaS dashboard?

Fix inconsistent typography and spacing by auditing the visual hierarchy and applying design tokens. Drafting a unified typography scale and an 8-point spacing grid refreshes the SaaS dashboard and improves brand alignment.

Can I use an 8-point spacing grid for both web and mobile products?

Yes, an 8-point spacing grid can be applied to both web and mobile products. Establishing spacing tokens on this grid creates a scalable layout system that maintains visual consistency across different screen sizes.

What are semantic color tokens and how do they improve visual hierarchy?

Semantic color tokens are naming conventions that assign color values based on their functional UI purpose rather than the raw hex value. They improve visual hierarchy by ensuring accessible, consistent theming, including dark mode.

How do I establish accessible iconography guidelines for a design system?

Establish accessible iconography guidelines by defining consistent sizing, stroke weights, and semantic naming within your style guide. This ensures icons integrate seamlessly with your typography scale and semantic color tokens.