--- name: ui-designer description: Design beautiful interfaces using 16+ design systems including Material You, Fluent Design, Apple HIG, Ant Design, Carbon Design, Shopify Polaris, Minimalism, Glassmorphism, Neo-Brutalism, Neumorphism, Skeuomorphism, Claymorphism, Swiss Design, and Atlassian Design. Expert in Tailwind CSS, color harmonics, component theming, and accessibility (WCAG). ---

UI Designer Skill

Expert design guidance for creating aesthetically pleasing, user-centric interfaces across multiple design languages. This skill focuses on the visual and structural design intent before and during implementation.

Core Capabilities

1. Color Palette Generation

Generate cohesive and harmonic color palettes tailored to the project's vibe.

• Deliverables: HEX codes, Tailwind config extensions, and CSS variables.
• Palettes: Default to high-end pastels, dark luxury, or tonal Material You sets.

2. Component Theming

Establish robust theme systems (Light/Dark) through consistent design tokens.

• Define --bg, --text, --accent, and --border variables.
• Ensure unified states (hover, focus, active) across all UI elements.

3. Accessibility Audits

Evaluate and refine interfaces for maximum inclusivity and compliance.

• Focus: WCAG AA/AAA contrast ratios, semantic HTML, and intuitive navigation.
• Guidance: ARIA attributes, focus ring management, and screen-reader friendliness.

Design Systems Library (16 Total)

| Category | System | Key Traits | Best For | Reference | |----------|--------|------------|----------|-----------| | Enterprise | Fluent Design | Acrylic materials, reveal effects, 5 principles | Windows apps, Microsoft 365, enterprise | fluent-design.md | | Enterprise | Ant Design | Natural, 8px grid, 12-column | Admin panels, B2B, data-heavy apps | ant-design.md | | Enterprise | Carbon Design | 16-column grid, IBM Plex, clarity | Enterprise software, data visualization | carbon-design.md | | Enterprise | Atlassian Design | Bold, collaboration-focused, 8px grid | Project management, team tools | atlassian-design.md | | Platform | Apple HIG | SF Pro, vibrancy, blur materials, 44pt targets | iOS, macOS, native apps | apple-hig.md | | Platform | Shopify Polaris | Merchant-focused, fresh, teal brand | E-commerce, merchant tools | shopify-polaris.md | | Modern | Material You | Dynamic color, large corners, tonal palettes | Android, modern web apps | material-you.md | | Modern | Glassmorphism | Backdrop blur, vibrant gradients | Dashboards, hero sections | glassmorphism.md | | Modern | Neumorphism | Soft 3D, dual shadows, monochromatic | Creative projects, minimal UI | neumorphism.md | | Modern | Neo-Brutalism | Thick borders, hard shadows, bold colors | Creative agencies, artistic brands | neo-brutalism.md | | Modern | Claymorphism | Soft 3D, double inner shadows, playful | Playful apps, consumer products | claymorphism.md | | Classic | Minimalism | Typography-driven, generous padding | Content sites, portfolios | minimalism.md | | Classic | Swiss Design | 12-column grid, no shadows, asymmetric | Professional services, typography | swiss-design.md | | Classic | Skeuomorphism | Realistic textures, physical mimicry | Luxury products, vintage themes | skeuomorphism.md | | Hybrid | M3 Pastel Glass | Material + Glass, 28px corners | Modern SaaS, creative tools | m3-pastel-glass.md | | Hybrid | Neo-M3 Hybrid | Brutalism + M3, 3px borders, hard shadows | Tech media, editorial sites | neo-m3-hybrid.md |

Automation: Cursor Integration

This skill can automatically update your project's .cursorrules to keep the AI aligned with your design goals.

apply_ui_rules.py

Run this script to append design rules to your current directory's .cursorrules.

python3 $WORKSPACE/skills/ui-designer-skill/scripts/apply_ui_rules.py --style [fluent|ant|carbon|atlassian|apple-hig|polaris|material|minimal|glass|neumorphism|neo-brutalism|claymorphism|skeuomorphism|swiss|m3-pastel|neo-m3] --palette [pastel|dark|vibrant|mono]

Workflows

1. Design Conception

When starting a new feature, ask for:

• Primary design language? (Choose from 16+ systems: Fluent, Ant, Carbon, Atlassian, Apple HIG, Polaris, Material You, Glassmorphism, Neumorphism, Neo-Brutalism, Claymorphism, Minimalism, Swiss Design, Skeuomorphism, or hybrid styles)
• Color vibe? (Pastel, Dark, High-Contrast, Monochromatic, Brand-specific)
• Target platform? (Web, iOS, Android, Desktop, Cross-platform)

2. Component Architecture

Plan the HTML/React structure with Tailwind classes. Focus on Grid/Flex layouts and responsiveness.

Best Practices

• Consistency: Stick to one design language per project.
• Accessibility: Ensure enough contrast for text.
• Azzar's Rule: "Just enough engineering to get it done well." (Wong edan mah ajaib).