critique

Analyze designs for UX quality gaps and generate prioritized critique reports.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/OmOc3/physica --skill critique-omoc3
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Skill: critique
Source: https://github.com/OmOc3/physica/tree/main/.codex/skills/critique
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OmOc3/physica --skill critique-omoc3

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Analyze a design to identify UX quality gaps and provide an actionable critique.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • LLM-driven UX evaluation: assess visual hierarchy, information architecture, and emotional tone, producing a prioritized list of issues and suggested improvements.
  • Automated detector integration: surface AI slop signals and heuristic gaps to corroborate findings.
  • Persona-based testing support: align critiques with archetypes (e.g., Alex, Jordan, Sam) to surface accessibility and real-world risks.
  • Use Case: Review a dashboard to improve task flow and reduce cognitive load.

Quick Start

Provide a structured critique of the given UI design by providing the UI artifacts (URL, component, or code) and requesting a score, issues, and recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions about critique

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a UX critique for a web or mobile design?▼

To get a UX critique, provide your UI artifacts such as a URL, component, or code. The analysis applies Nielsen heuristics and cognitive-load guidance to identify quality gaps and generate an actionable critique with a design health score.

What is heuristic evaluation in UX design?▼

Heuristic evaluation in UX design is an expert review method that assesses a user interface against established usability principles. This evaluation applies Nielsen heuristics to identify visual hierarchy and information architecture gaps, producing a prioritized list of issues and suggested improvements.

Can I use persona testing to find accessibility red flags in my dashboard?▼

Yes, you can use persona-based testing to align critiques with archetypes like Alex, Jordan, or Sam. This surfaces real-world accessibility risks and task flow issues, helping you reduce cognitive load and improve the overall dashboard experience.

Does UX design review work on component-level interfaces?▼

Yes, UX design review works effectively on component-level interfaces. It enables detailed issue reporting and high-level heuristic reviews for both web and mobile components, generating actionable feedback grounded in cognitive-load guidance.

What's the best way to reduce cognitive load in a UI design?▼

The best way to reduce cognitive load is to analyze the design using heuristic evaluation and persona-based testing. This process identifies visual hierarchy and task flow issues, providing prioritized recommendations to streamline the user experience.

How does automated UX evaluation detect heuristic gaps?▼

Automated UX evaluation detects heuristic gaps by using LLM-driven assessment combined with automated detector integration. This surfaces AI slop signals and corroborates findings against Nielsen heuristics to produce a prioritized list of UX issues.