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This skill helps you design and implement polished frontend UI/UX for pages, dashboards, and apps with best-practice guidelines.
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---
name: ui-ux-pro-max
description: Frontend UI/UX design best practice for web and mobile. Use when user asks about design, creating or updating frontend pages/component, landing pages, dashboards, admin panels, e-comerce, SaaS, protfolio, blogs, mobile or about frontend related design.
---
# UI/UX Pro Max - Design Intelligence
Searchable database of UI styles, color palettes, font pairings, chart types, product recommendations, UX guidelines, and stack-specific best practices. Includes 50 styles, 21 palettes, 50 font pairings, 20 charts, 9 stacks (React, Next.js, Vue, Svelte, SwiftUI, React Native, Flutter, Tailwind, shadcn/ui). Actions: plan, build, create, design, implement, review, fix, improve, optimize, enhance, refactor, check UI/UX code. Projects: website, landing page, dashboard, admin panel, e-commerce, SaaS, portfolio, blog, mobile app, .html, .tsx, .vue, .svelte. Elements: button, modal, navbar, sidebar, card, table, form, chart. Styles: glassmorphism, claymorphism, minimalism, brutalism, neumorphism, bento grid, dark mode, responsive, skeuomorphism, flat design. Topics: color palette, accessibility, animation, layout, typography, font pairing, spacing, hover, shadow, gradient. Integrations: shadcn/ui MCP for component search and examples.
## When to use
ALWAYS run `ui-ux-pro-max .` when:
- When user requests UI/UX work (design, build, create, implement, review, fix, improve).
- When user requests to build frontend pages(landing page, dashboard, admin panel, e-commerce, SaaS, portfolio, blog, mobile app).
## How to use
### Prerequisites
Check if Python is installed:
```bash
python3 --version || python --version
```
If Python is not installed, install it based on user's OS:
**macOS:**
```bash
brew install python3
```
**Ubuntu/Debian:**
```bash
sudo apt update && sudo apt install python3
```
**Windows:**
```powershell
winget install Python.Python.3.12
```
---
### Step 1: Analyze User Requirements
Extract key information from user request:
- **Product type**: SaaS, e-commerce, portfolio, dashboard, landing page, etc.
- **Style keywords**: minimal, playful, professional, elegant, dark mode, etc.
- **Industry**: healthcare, fintech, gaming, education, etc.
- **Stack**: React, Vue, Next.js, or default to `html-tailwind`
### Step 2: Search Relevant Domains
Use `search.py` multiple times to gather comprehensive information. Search until you have enough context.
```bash
python3 .trae/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --domain <domain> [-n <max_results>]
```
**Recommended search order:**
1. **Product** - Get style recommendations for product type
2. **Style** - Get detailed style guide (colors, effects, frameworks)
3. **Typography** - Get font pairings with Google Fonts imports
4. **Color** - Get color palette (Primary, Secondary, CTA, Background, Text, Border)
5. **Landing** - Get page structure (if landing page)
6. **Chart** - Get chart recommendations (if dashboard/analytics)
7. **UX** - Get best practices and anti-patterns
8. **Stack** - Get stack-specific guidelines (default: html-tailwind)
### Step 3: Stack Guidelines (Default: html-tailwind)
If user doesn't specify a stack, **default to `html-tailwind`**.
```bash
python3 .trae/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "<keyword>" --stack html-tailwind
```
Available stacks: `html-tailwind`, `react`, `nextjs`, `vue`, `svelte`, `swiftui`, `react-native`, `flutter`, `shadcn`
---
## Search Reference
### Available Domains
| Domain | Use For | Example Keywords |
| ------------ | ------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| `product` | Product type recommendations | SaaS, e-commerce, portfolio, healthcare, beauty, service |
| `style` | UI styles, colors, effects | glassmorphism, minimalism, dark mode, brutalism |
| `typography` | Font pairings, Google Fonts | elegant, playful, professional, modern |
| `color` | Color palettes by product type | saas, ecommerce, healthcare, beauty, fintech, service |
| `landing` | Page structure, CTA strategies | hero, hero-centric, testimonial, pricing, social-proof |
| `chart` | Chart types, library recommendations | trend, comparison, timeline, funnel, pie |
| `ux` | Best practices, anti-patterns | animation, accessibility, z-index, loading |
| `prompt` | AI prompts, CSS keywords | (style name) |
### Available Stacks
| Stack | Focus |
| --------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| `html-tailwind` | Tailwind utilities, responsive, a11y (DEFAULT) |
| `react` | State, hooks, performance, patterns |
| `nextjs` | SSR, routing, images, API routes |
| `vue` | Composition API, Pinia, Vue Router |
| `svelte` | Runes, stores, SvelteKit |
| `swiftui` | Views, State, Navigation, Animation |
| `react-native` | Components, Navigation, Lists |
| `flutter` | Widgets, State, Layout, Theming |
| `shadcn` | shadcn/ui components, theming, forms, patterns |
---
## Example Workflow
**User request:** "Build a landing page for a professional skincare service."
**AI should:**
```bash
# 1. Search product type
python3 .trae/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "beauty spa wellness service" --domain product
# 2. Search style (based on industry: beauty, elegant)
python3 .trae/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "elegant minimal soft" --domain style
# 3. Search typography
python3 .trae/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "elegant luxury" --domain typography
# 4. Search color palette
python3 .trae/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "beauty spa wellness" --domain color
# 5. Search landing page structure
python3 .trae/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "hero-centric social-proof" --domain landing
# 6. Search UX guidelines
python3 .trae/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "animation" --domain ux
python3 .trae/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "accessibility" --domain ux
# 7. Search stack guidelines (default: html-tailwind)
python3 .trae/skills/ui-ux-pro-max/scripts/search.py "layout responsive" --stack html-tailwind
```
**Then:** Synthesize all search results and implement the design.
---
## Tips for Better Results
1. **Be specific with keywords** - "healthcare SaaS dashboard" > "app"
2. **Search multiple times** - Different keywords reveal different insights
3. **Combine domains** - Style + Typography + Color = Complete design system
4. **Always check UX** - Search "animation", "z-index", "accessibility" for common issues
5. **Use stack flag** - Get implementation-specific best practices
6. **Iterate** - If first search doesn't match, try different keywords
---
## Common Rules for Professional UI
These are frequently overlooked issues that make UI look unprofessional:
### Icons & Visual Elements
| Rule | Do | Don't |
| -------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| **No emoji icons** | Use SVG icons (Heroicons, Lucide, Simple Icons) | Use emojis like 🎨 🚀 ⚙️ as UI icons |
| **Stable hover states** | Use color/opacity transitions on hover | Use scale transforms that shift layout |
| **Correct brand logos** | Research official SVG from Simple Icons | Guess or use incorrect logo paths |
| **Consistent icon sizing** | Use fixed viewBox (24x24) with w-6 h-6 | Mix different icon sizes randomly |
### Interaction & Cursor
| Rule | Do | Don't |
| ---------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| **Cursor pointer** | Add `cursor-pointer` to all clickable/hoverable cards | Leave default cursor on interactive elements |
| **Hover feedback** | Provide visual feedback (color, shadow, border) | No indication element is interactive |
| **Smooth transitions** | Use `transition-colors duration-200` | Instant state changes or too slow (>500ms) |
### Light/Dark Mode Contrast
| Rule | Do | Don't |
| ------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- |
| **Glass card light mode** | Use `bg-white/80` or higher opacity | Use `bg-white/10` (too transparent) |
| **Text contrast light** | Use `#0F172A` (slate-900) for text | Use `#94A3B8` (slate-400) for body text |
| **Muted text light** | Use `#475569` (slate-600) minimum | Use gray-400 or lighter |
| **Border visibility** | Use `border-gray-200` in light mode | Use `border-white/10` (invisible) |
### Layout & Spacing
| Rule | Do | Don't |
| ------------------------ | ----------------------------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| **Floating navbar** | Add `top-4 left-4 right-4` spacing | Stick navbar to `top-0 left-0 right-0` |
| **Content padding** | Account for fixed navbar height | Let content hide behind fixed elements |
| **Consistent max-width** | Use same `max-w-6xl` or `max-w-7xl` | Mix different container widths |
---
## Pre-Delivery Checklist
Before delivering UI code, verify these items:
### Visual Quality
- [ ] No emojis used as icons (use SVG instead)
- [ ] All icons from consistent icon set (Heroicons/Lucide)
- [ ] Brand logos are correct (verified from Simple Icons)
- [ ] Hover states don't cause layout shift
- [ ] Use theme colors directly (bg-primary) not var() wrapper
### Interaction
- [ ] All clickable elements have `cursor-pointer`
- [ ] Hover states provide clear visual feedback
- [ ] Transitions are smooth (150-300ms)
- [ ] Focus states visible for keyboard navigation
### Light/Dark Mode
- [ ] Light mode text has sufficient contrast (4.5:1 minimum)
- [ ] Glass/transparent elements visible in light mode
- [ ] Borders visible in both modes
- [ ] Test both modes before delivery
### Layout
- [ ] Floating elements have proper spacing from edges
- [ ] No content hidden behind fixed navbars
- [ ] Responsive at 320px, 768px, 1024px, 1440px
- [ ] No horizontal scroll on mobile
### Accessibility
- [ ] All images have alt text
- [ ] Form inputs have labels
- [ ] Color is not the only indicator
- [ ] `prefers-reduced-motion` respected
This skill provides frontend UI/UX design best practices and ready guidance for web and mobile projects. It combines a searchable design database (styles, palettes, fonts, charts) with stack-specific implementation notes to help design, build, review, and optimize interfaces for sites and apps. Use it to generate concrete UI recommendations, component patterns, and a pre-delivery checklist.
The skill inspects project context (product type, style keywords, industry, target stack) and returns tailored recommendations: color palettes, typography pairings, layout patterns, component rules, accessibility checks, and chart suggestions. It supports multiple stacks with a default html-tailwind path and offers concrete actionable steps for building or refactoring UI elements. Outputs include style guidance, implementation notes, and a verification checklist for quality and accessibility.
What stack should I choose if the user doesn't specify one?
Default to html-tailwind and add stack-specific notes when the user later specifies React, Vue, Next.js, etc.
Which elements are checked during a UI review?
Icons, hover/focus states, cursor behavior, spacing, responsive breakpoints, light/dark contrast, and accessibility items like alt text and labels.