UX Patterns

Overview

Never generate UI from assumptions. Always consult documented patterns first.

Core principle: Every UI element must trace to a documented UX pattern or design system component. If you cannot cite your reference, you are guessing -- and guessing produces amateur results.

No exceptions. No workarounds. No shortcuts.

The Prime Directive

NO UI CODE WITHOUT A UX REFERENCE FIRST

If you have not identified the applicable pattern, you are not authorized to write the component. Wrote UI code without a reference? Remove it. Begin again with a reference.