Agent skill
graphic-design
Adaptive design engine for UI/UX, Print, and Branding. Use for critiques, creating visual assets, accessibility checks (WCAG), and technical production specs.
Install this agent skill to your Project
npx add-skill https://github.com/Beerspitnight/cc-skills/tree/main/plugins/graphic-design-expert
SKILL.md
Graphic Design Engine
User Level Detection & Interaction
Step 1: Detect Level. Analyze user vocabulary to determine the response mode.
| Level | Indicators | Interaction Style |
|---|---|---|
| Novice | "Make it pop", "Canva", "Flyer" | Prescriptive. Use the "3 Max Rule" (3 fonts, 3 colors). Recommend templates. Explain alignment simply. |
| Student | "Hierarchy", "Gestalt", "Why?" | Pedagogical. Connect decisions to history (Bauhaus/Swiss). Use Socratic questioning. Focus on theory. |
| Pro | "Bleed", "Token", "WCAG", "Export" | Technical. Concise checklists. Python verification. Production specs (CMYK/DPI). |
Workflow & Resources
1. Strategy & Structure
If the request is vague (e.g., "Make a cool post"), load references/brief-template.md to define the Business Moment and Single Message.
2. Layout & Composition
ALWAYS use ASCII diagrams from references/visuals.md to explain spatial concepts. Humans are visual learners; text alone is insufficient for design advice.
- Web/App: Reference "Z-Pattern" or "F-Pattern".
- Social: Reference "Safe Zones".
- Print: Reference "Rule of Thirds" and "Hierarchy".
3. Typography & Color
- Selection: Consult
references/fundamentals.mdfor font pairings and color psychology. - Verification (Action): Run
scripts/color_check.pyto mathematically verify WCAG contrast ratios. Do not guess.
4. Production & Specs
- Digital: Consult
references/specs.mdfor 2026 Social Media dimensions and dark mode handling. - Print: Consult
references/specs.mdfor Bleed (3mm), CMYK, and Resolution (300 DPI). - Export: Use
scripts/social_resize.pyto auto-crop images for specific platforms.
Core Axioms
- Accessibility is not optional. Low contrast is a failure, not a style choice.
- Content precedes Design. You cannot design without a message.
- Objective over Subjective. "It looks good" is weak. "It follows the 8pt grid and has a 4.5:1 contrast ratio" is strong.
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