ui-ux-pro-max

What this skill does

# UI/UX Pro Max - Design Intelligence

Searchable database of UI styles, color palettes, font pairings, chart types, product recommendations, UX guidelines, and stack-specific best practices.

## How to Use This Skill

Run the commands from the skill directory (`$CODEX_HOME/skills/ui-ux-pro-max`) so `scripts/search.py` resolves, or provide an absolute path to the script. If `python` is not available, use `python3`.

When user requests UI/UX work (design, build, create, implement, review, fix, improve), follow this workflow:

### Step 1: Analyze User Requirements

Extract key information from user request:
- **Product type**: SaaS, e-commerce, portfolio, dashboard, landing page, etc.
- **Style keywords**: minimal, playful, professional, elegant, dark mode, etc.
- **Industry**: healthcare, fintech, gaming, education, etc.
- **Stack**: React, Vue, Next.js, or default to `html-tailwind`

### Step 2: Search Relevant Domains

Use `search.py` multiple times to gather comprehensive information. Search until you have enough context.

```bash
python scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --domain <domain> [-n <max_results>]
```

**Recommended search order:**

1. **Product** - Get style recommendations for product type
2. **Style** - Get detailed style guide (colors, effects, frameworks)
3. **Typography** - Get font pairings with Google Fonts imports
4. **Color** - Get color palette (Primary, Secondary, CTA, Background, Text, Border)
5. **Landing** - Get page structure (if landing page)
6. **Chart** - Get chart recommendations (if dashboard/analytics)
7. **UX** - Get best practices and anti-patterns
8. **Stack** - Get stack-specific guidelines (default: html-tailwind)

### Step 3: Stack Guidelines (Default: infer-from-project)

If user doesn't specify a stack, infer it from the project or default to `html-tailwind`.

```bash
python scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --stack html-tailwind
```

Available stacks: `html-tailwind`, `react`, `nextjs`, `vue`, `svelte`, `swiftui`, `react-native`, `flutter`

---

## Search Reference

### Available Domains

| Domain | Use For | Example Keywords |
|--------|---------|------------------|
| `product` | Product type recommendations | SaaS, e-commerce, portfolio, healthcare, beauty, service |
| `style` | UI styles, colors, effects | glassmorphism, minimalism, dark mode, brutalism |
| `typography` | Font pairings, Google Fonts | elegant, playful, professional, modern |
| `color` | Color palettes by product type | saas, ecommerce, healthcare, beauty, fintech, service |
| `landing` | Page structure, CTA strategies | hero, hero-centric, testimonial, pricing, social-proof |
| `chart` | Chart types, library recommendations | trend, comparison, timeline, funnel, pie |
| `ux` | Best practices, anti-patterns | animation, accessibility, z-index, loading |
| `prompt` | AI prompts, CSS keywords | (style name) |

### Available Stacks

| Stack | Focus |
|-------|-------|
| `html-tailwind` | Tailwind utilities, responsive, a11y (DEFAULT) |
| `react` | State, hooks, performance, patterns |
| `nextjs` | SSR, routing, images, API routes |
| `vue` | Composition API, Pinia, Vue Router |
| `svelte` | Runes, stores, SvelteKit |
| `swiftui` | Views, State, Navigation, Animation |
| `react-native` | Components, Navigation, Lists |
| `flutter` | Widgets, State, Layout, Theming |

---

## Example Workflow

**User request:** "Làm landing page cho dịch vụ chăm sóc da chuyên nghiệp"

**AI should:**

```bash
# 1. Search product type
python scripts/search.py "beauty spa wellness service" --domain product

# 2. Search style (based on industry: beauty, elegant)
python scripts/search.py "elegant minimal soft" --domain style

# 3. Search typography
python scripts/search.py "elegant luxury" --domain typography

# 4. Search color palette
python scripts/search.py "beauty spa wellness" --domain color

# 5. Search landing page structure
python scripts/search.py "hero-centric social-proof" --domain landing

# 6. Search UX guidelines
python scripts/search.py "animation" --domain ux
python scripts/search.py "accessibility" --domain ux

# 7. Search stack guidelines (default: html-tailwind)
python scripts/search.py "layout responsive" --stack html-tailwind
```

**Then:** Synthesize all search results and implement the design.

---

## Tips for Better Results

1. **Be specific with keywords** - "healthcare SaaS dashboard" > "app"
2. **Search multiple times** - Different keywords reveal different insights
3. **Combine domains** - Style + Typography + Color = Complete design system
4. **Always check UX** - Search "animation", "z-index", "accessibility" for common issues
5. **Use stack flag** - Get implementation-specific best practices
6. **Iterate** - If first search doesn't match, try different keywords

---

## Common Rules for Professional UI

These are frequently overlooked issues that make UI look unprofessional:

### Icons & Visual Elements

| Rule | Enforce |
|------|---------|
| **SVG icon sets** | Use SVG icons from a single set (Heroicons, Lucide, Simple Icons) for UI controls; reserve emojis for content only. |
| **Stable hover states** | Use color/opacity transitions on hover; keep layout dimensions fixed to prevent shift. |
| **Correct brand logos** | Pull official SVGs from Simple Icons or brand sites; verify the latest mark before use. |
| **Consistent icon sizing** | Standardize viewBox (24x24) and apply w-6 h-6 (or equivalent) across the set. |

### Interaction & Cursor

| Rule | Enforce |
|------|---------|
| **Pointer cues** | Add `cursor-pointer` to all clickable/hoverable cards and elements. |
| **Hover feedback** | Provide clear visual feedback (color, shadow, border) on hover and focus. |
| **Smooth transitions** | Use 150-300ms transitions (colors, opacity, shadow) to keep changes fluid. |

### Light/Dark Mode Contrast

| Rule | Enforce |
|------|---------|
| **Glass card light mode** | Use `bg-white/80` or higher opacity for glass surfaces. |
| **Light text contrast** | Use `#0F172A` (slate-900) or darker for body text to meet 4.5:1 contrast. |
| **Muted text light** | Use `#475569` (slate-600) or darker for secondary text. |
| **Border visibility** | Use `border-gray-200` or higher in light mode so edges remain visible. |

### Layout & Spacing

| Rule | Enforce |
|------|---------|
| **Floating navbar spacing** | Add `top-4 left-4 right-4` (or equivalent) margin for floating navbars. |
| **Content clearance** | Add top padding equal to the fixed navbar height to keep content visible. |
| **Consistent max-width** | Use a single container width (e.g., `max-w-6xl` or `max-w-7xl`) across sections. |

---

## Pre-Delivery Checklist

Before delivering UI code, verify these items:

### Visual Quality
- [ ] No emojis used as icons (use SVG instead)
- [ ] All icons from consistent icon set (Heroicons/Lucide)
- [ ] Brand logos are correct (verified from Simple Icons)
- [ ] Hover states don't cause layout shift
- [ ] Use theme colors directly (bg-primary) not var() wrapper

### Interaction
- [ ] All clickable elements have `cursor-pointer`
- [ ] Hover states provide clear visual feedback
- [ ] Transitions are smooth (150-300ms)
- [ ] Focus states visible for keyboard navigation

### Light/Dark Mode
- [ ] Light mode text has sufficient contrast (4.5:1 minimum)
- [ ] Glass/transparent elements visible in light mode
- [ ] Borders visible in both modes
- [ ] Test both modes before delivery

### Layout
- [ ] Floating elements have proper spacing from edges
- [ ] No content hidden behind fixed navbars
- [ ] Responsive at 320px, 768px, 1024px, 1440px
- [ ] No horizontal scroll on mobile

### Accessibility
- [ ] All images have alt text
- [ ] Form inputs have labels
- [ ] Color is not the only indicator
- [ ] `prefers-reduced-motion` respected