Design Elevation System

This skill transforms functional visual outputs into polished, professional designs by applying systematic design thinking and refinement protocols.

Core Philosophy

Think like a design director who wouldn't accept generic output. Every visual element should demonstrate intentional decision-making, from macro-level information architecture to micro-level typographic details.

Activation Protocol

When creating ANY visual output:

1. Start with function - Create a working version first
2. Apply interrogation - Question every default choice using references/design-interrogation.md
3. Elevate systematically - Follow the elevation protocol in references/elevation-protocol.md
4. Reference excellence - Draw from references/design-exemplars.md for inspiration
5. Apply techniques - Use specific moves from references/technique-catalog.md
6. Final polish - Ensure output feels hand-crafted, not templated