Web Design Guidelines
Web Design Guidelines is an design AI skill with a core value of A portable design system (Typography, Spacing, Accessibility). It
helps developers solve real-world problems in the design domain, boosting
efficiency, automating repetitive tasks, and optimizing workflows.
A portable design system (Typography, Spacing, Accessibility). Preventing "ugly" default UI generation by enforcing specific CSS standards.
Quick Facts
mkdir -p ./skills/web-design-guidelines && curl -sfL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills/main/skills/web-design-guidelines/SKILL.md -o ./skills/web-design-guidelines/SKILL.mdRun in terminal / PowerShell. Requires curl (Unix) or PowerShell 5+ (Windows).
Skill Content
# 2.1.4 Web Design Guidelines
This meta-skill acts as a strict firewall against generic, default, or "ugly" UI generation in web applications.
1. Typography
- **Kill Defaults:** Never use Times New Roman or default browser sans-serif. Inject modern fonts like Inter, Roboto, or system UI fonts immediately.
- **Hierarchy:** Use a strict mathematical scale (e.g., 1.25 ratio) for headings to body text.
2. Spacing & Layout
- **The 8pt Grid:** Use margins and paddings in multiples of 4 or 8 (`8px, 16px, 24px, 32px`). Avoid arbitrary pixel values.
- **Breathing Room:** Liberal use of whitespace is mandatory. Dense UIs are unacceptable unless building a dashboard.
3. Color & Aesthetics
- **Never Pure Colors:** Do not use `red`, `blue`, or `#000000`. Use curated, slightly muted hex codes or HSL values (e.g., `#1e293b` for black).
- **Subtlety:** Use very subtle box shadows (`rgba(0,0,0,0.05)`) and slight border radii (`8px` or `12px`) to soften layouts.
🎯 Best For
- UI designers
- Product designers
- Claude users
- Designers
- Creative professionals
💡 Use Cases
- Generating component mockups
- Creating design system tokens
- Design system documentation
- Component specification creation
📖 How to Use This Skill
- 1
Install the Skill
Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The SKILL.md file downloads to your local skills directory.
- 2
Load into Your AI Assistant
Open Claude and reference the skill. Paste the SKILL.md content or use the system prompt tab.
- 3
Apply Web Design Guidelines to Your Work
Provide context for your task — paste source material, describe your audience, or share existing work to guide the AI.
- 4
Review and Refine
Edit the AI output for accuracy, tone, and completeness. Add human insight where the AI lacks context.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does this work with Figma?
Some design skills integrate with Figma plugins. Check the Works With section for supported tools.
Does Web Design Guidelines generate production-ready design specs?
It generates detailed specifications that developers can use directly. Review and adjust for your specific design system.
How do I install Web Design Guidelines?
Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The skill downloads to ./skills/web-design-guidelines/SKILL.md, ready to use.
Can I customize this skill for my team?
Absolutely. Edit the SKILL.md file to add team-specific instructions, examples, or workflows.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
Skipping usability testing
AI-generated designs should be validated with real users before development.
Not reading the full skill
Skills contain important context and edge cases beyond the quick start.