UX Designer Skill

A UX depth library. Read the reference for the task before designing or reviewing; each number and pattern has one home there, so cite the reference rather than restating values from memory.

Lens

Rank every decision by the UX hierarchy of needs: functional, then reliable, usable, convenient, and only then pleasurable.

• Calm over busy. Motion, color and density earn their place by aiding understanding.
• AI as copilot, not autopilot. AI help is optional, labeled, reversible and transparent.
• Responsible adaptation. Adapt to real user needs and context; never manipulate through opaque personalization.
• Judgment over polish. Research, correctness and knowing when not to add something are the value.

Baseline

Every interface, whatever the task: