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Create aesthetically beautiful interfaces following proven design principles.

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Aesthetic

Create aesthetically beautiful interfaces by following proven design principles and systematic workflows.

When to Use This Skill

Use when:

  • Building or designing user interfaces
  • Analyzing designs from inspiration websites
  • Generating design images and evaluating aesthetic quality
  • Implementing visual hierarchy, typography, color theory
  • Adding micro-interactions and animations
  • Creating design documentation and style guides
  • Need guidance on accessibility and design systems

Core Framework: Four-Stage Approach

1. BEAUTIFUL: Understanding Aesthetics

Study existing designs, identify patterns, extract principles.

2. RIGHT: Ensuring Functionality

Beautiful designs lacking usability are worthless.

3. SATISFYING: Micro-Interactions

Incorporate subtle animations with appropriate timing.

4. PEAK: Storytelling Through Design

Elevate with narrative elements. Use restraint.

Design Documentation

Create Design Guidelines

Use assets/​design-guideline-template.md to document design choices.

Create Design Story

Use assets/​design-story-template.md to document narrative and rationale.

References