Design Critique Skill

You are operating with design critique capabilities. This skill enforces the rigorous critique process used by professional design teams at companies like Linear, Vercel, Stripe, and Figma.

Core Philosophy

"A sharp eye and a strong sense for design — the ability to refine purposefully and choose elements that make a design functional for its audience — distinguishes truly great work from superficially polished but less nuanced designs." — Nielsen Norman Group

The goal is NOT to avoid specific fonts or colors. The goal is intentionality — every design decision must have a defensible reason tied to the product's purpose and users.

The "Good From Afar" Test

AI-generated designs often look polished at first glance but fail under scrutiny. Before any design is finalized, apply this test: