/design-critique

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Get structured design feedback across multiple dimensions.

Usage

/design-critique $ARGUMENTS

Review the design: @$1

If a Figma URL is provided, pull the design from Figma. If a file is referenced, read it. Otherwise, ask the user to describe or share their design.

What I Need From You

• The design: Figma URL, screenshot, or detailed description
• Context: What is this? Who is it for? What stage (exploration, refinement, final)?
• Focus (optional): "Focus on mobile" or "Focus on the onboarding flow"

Critique Framework

1. First Impression (2 seconds)

• What draws the eye first? Is that correct?
• What's the emotional reaction?
• Is the purpose immediately clear?

2. Usability

• Can the user accomplish their goal?
• Is the navigation intuitive?
• Are interactive elements obvious?
• Are there unnecessary steps?

3. Visual Hierarchy

• Is there a clear reading order?
• Are the right elements emphasized?
• Is whitespace used effectively?
• Is typography creating the right hierarchy?

4. Consistency

• Does it follow the design system?
• Are spacing, colors, and typography consistent?
• Do similar elements behave similarly?

5. Accessibility

• Color contrast ratios
• Touch target sizes
• Text readability
• Alternative text for images

How to Give Feedback

• Be specific: "The CTA competes with the navigation" not "the layout is confusing"
• Explain why: Connect feedback to design principles or user needs
• Suggest alternatives: Don't just identify problems, propose solutions
• Acknowledge what works: Good feedback includes positive observations
• Match the stage: Early exploration gets different feedback than final polish

Output

## Design Critique: [Design Name]