critique

Evaluate UX design quality with Nielsen heuristics and cognitive-load scoring.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/robertsthomas/hellobrand --skill critique-robertsthomas
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: critique
Source: https://github.com/robertsthomas/hellobrand/tree/main/.agents/skills/critique
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/robertsthomas/hellobrand --skill critique-robertsthomas

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured framework to review and critique designs or components from a UX perspective, delivering actionable feedback and measurable scores.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Independent dual-assessment workflow to minimize bias and surface design issues.
  • Quantitative scoring using Nielsen heuristics and cognitive-load principles to quantify UX quality.
  • Actionable, prioritized feedback with concrete fixes and recovery suggestions.
  • Persona-based testing and anti-pattern detection to surface context-specific risks.
  • Use cases include reviews of dashboards, landing pages, and individual components during design critiques or pre-launch audits.

Quick Start

Invoke two independent assessments of the target design and return a combined critique report.

Frequently Asked Questions about critique

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I conduct a structured UX critique for a dashboard design?▼

A structured UX critique evaluates dashboard design quality by applying Nielsen heuristics and cognitive-load principles to deliver measurable scores and actionable, prioritized feedback with concrete fixes.

What is cognitive load assessment in UX design reviews?▼

Cognitive load assessment in UX design reviews quantifies the mental effort required to use an interface, helping identify complexity issues and anti-patterns that degrade user experience.

Can I use persona-based testing for pre-launch design audits?▼

Yes, persona-based testing can be applied during pre-launch design audits to surface context-specific risks and ensure interfaces meet the needs of distinct user groups before release.

What's the best way to detect UX anti-patterns in a landing page?▼

The best way to detect UX anti-patterns in a landing page is through an independent dual-assessment workflow that minimizes bias and surfaces design issues automatically aggregated into a single report.

How does Nielsen heuristics scoring work for component design reviews?▼

Nielsen heuristics scoring for component design reviews works by quantitatively evaluating the interface against established usability principles, generating measurable scores that highlight specific areas for improvement.