critique

Assess UI designs with UX heuristics and generate prioritized critique reports.

Updated Apr 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/armedi/pi-paper --skill critique-armedi
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: critique
Source: https://github.com/armedi/pi-paper/tree/main/.pi/skills/critique
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/armedi/pi-paper --skill critique-armedi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Evaluate designs from a UX perspective to produce structured feedback, scores, and actionable improvements.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured UX critique across visual hierarchy, information architecture, cognitive load, emotional resonance, and heuristics.
  • Persona-based testing and automated anti-pattern detection to surface practical recommendations.
  • Produces a combined critique report with priority issues and a Nielsen heuristics scorecard for design decisions.

Quick Start

Run the critique skill on your design artifacts to generate a prioritized improvement plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about critique

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I run a structured UX critique on a UI design?▼

A UX critique assesses visual hierarchy, information architecture, cognitive load, and emotional resonance in UI designs. It uses persona-based testing and Nielsen heuristics to surface practical recommendations and detect anti-patterns in design decisions.

Can I get a Nielsen heuristics scorecard for my web page design?▼

Yes, evaluating page designs with this method outputs a Nielsen heuristics scorecard and individual heuristic scores. It applies persona-based testing to assess overall quality and delivers a prioritized improvement plan for your components.

What is cognitive load evaluation in UX design feedback?▼

Cognitive load evaluation in UX feedback measures the mental effort required to process interfaces. It is assessed alongside emotional journey and visual hierarchy during a design critique to produce a structured health score and actionable feedback.

Does UX critique work for both full pages and individual components?▼

Yes, UX critique applies to reviews of designs, full pages, and individual components. You must provide a defined design context and protocol to evaluate overall quality and generate prioritized recommendations for any UI scale.

How do I identify anti-patterns in my UI design?▼

You identify anti-patterns by running an automated UX critique on your design artifacts. The assessment applies Nielsen heuristics and persona-based testing to detect anti-patterns and output a combined critique report with priority issues.

What do I need to provide for a persona-based design assessment?▼

You need to provide design artifacts, a defined design context, and an assessment protocol. The critique runs parallel persona-based evaluations to test the emotional journey and cognitive load, returning a structured health score.