ux-decisions

What This Skill Does

The ux-decisions skill implements the comprehensive 'Making UX Decisions' framework by Tommy Geoco directly into your AI workflow. It transforms abstract design problems into structured, actionable outputs. Instead of relying on intuition alone, the skill uses a three-pillar methodology (Scaffolding, Decisioning, and Crafting) to provide rigorous, intentional design solutions. It helps designers and product managers navigate high-pressure environments by providing standardized checklists for visual style, accessibility, and pattern selection, ensuring that no critical design aspect is overlooked during the rapid prototyping or auditing phase.

Installation

To integrate this skill into your OpenClaw environment, execute the following command in your terminal:

clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/tommygeoco/ux-decisions

Ensure your OpenClaw instance is updated to the latest version to support the full repository of design references and pattern documentation included in this package.

Use Cases

• Design Audits: Systematically review existing interfaces against professional standards to identify usability gaps or visual inconsistency.
• Rapid Prototyping: Accelerate the design of new features by selecting proven patterns from the library, minimizing time spent on standard layout decisions.
• Accessibility Compliance: Utilize the checklist-driven approach to ensure WCAG compliance throughout the design process.
• Decision Rationale: Generate well-documented design rationales for stakeholders by explaining why specific patterns were chosen based on the framework’s core philosophy.

Example Prompts

1. "Analyze this wireframe for a new signup flow. Which patterns should I use for progressive disclosure to minimize cognitive load while maintaining conversion rates?"
2. "I'm auditing our current dashboard. Run a check against the '12-checklist-visual-style' for spacing and typography consistency and tell me where we are failing."
3. "We are designing a new settings menu. Based on the framework, should I use a modal or a sidebar, and how should I handle error states?"

Tips & Limitations

• Be Contextual: The more you describe the business context and the user persona, the more precise the framework's recommendations will be.
• Iterative Use: Use the tool early in the wireframing phase, not just at the end. The framework is designed to prevent mistakes, not just patch them.
• Limitations: While the skill provides high-level design patterns and best practices, it cannot substitute for actual user testing. Always validate the AI's suggestions with real human feedback. The skill operates best when you provide specific screen states or user flows for it to analyze.