Enhance UI Design Workflow: Parameter Validation and Documentation Improvements

- Added validation for --style-variants in generate command to ensure it matches actual style directories, preventing errors during prototype generation.
- Updated ui-instantiate-prototypes.sh script to validate style variants against existing directories, providing warnings and auto-correcting when necessary.
- Improved clarity in generate.md documentation regarding parameters, default values, and auto-detection mechanisms.
- Created a comprehensive UI Design Workflow Parameter Clarity Report to address inconsistencies in parameter naming and documentation across extract, consolidate, and generate commands.
- Unified parameter naming conventions to reduce confusion and improve user experience.
- Enhanced user guidance with a new README.md for the UI Design Workflow, outlining best practices and common mistakes.
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description: Extract design style from reference images or text prompts using Claude's analysis
usage: /workflow:ui-design:extract [--base-path <path>] [--session <id>] [--images "<glob>"] [--prompt "<desc>"] [--variants <count>]
argument-hint: "[--base-path \".workflow/WFS-xxx/design-run-xxx\"] [--session WFS-xxx] [--images \"refs/*.png\"] [--prompt \"Modern minimalist\"] [--variants 3]"
parameters:
- name: --variants
type: number
default: 1
description: "Number of design variants to extract (1-5). Each variant will be maximally contrasting. Generates style-cards.json with variant-N IDs."
- name: --images
type: string
description: "Glob pattern for reference images (e.g., 'refs/*.png'). Supports PNG, JPG, WebP."
- name: --prompt
type: string
description: "Text description of desired style (e.g., 'Modern minimalist blog'). Can be combined with --images."
- name: --session
type: string
description: "Workflow session ID (e.g., WFS-auth). Creates design run in session directory."
- name: --base-path
type: string
description: "Custom base path for output. Overrides --session if provided."
examples:
- /workflow:ui-design:extract --images "design-refs/*.png" --variants 3
- /workflow:ui-design:extract --prompt "Modern minimalist blog, dark theme" --variants 3
- /workflow:ui-design:extract --session WFS-auth --images "refs/*.png" --prompt "Linear.app style" --variants 2
- /workflow:ui-design:extract --base-path ".workflow/WFS-auth/design-run-20250109-143022" --images "refs/*.png" --variants 3
- /workflow:ui-design:extract --prompt "Bold vibrant" --variants 1 # Single variant (default)
allowed-tools: TodoWrite(*), Read(*), Write(*), Glob(*)
---
@@ -82,108 +100,259 @@ IF input_mode IN ["text", "hybrid"]:
CREATE: {base_path}/style-extraction/
```
### Phase 1.5: Design Trend Research (Exa MCP)
### Phase 0.5: AI-Driven Design Space Divergence
```bash
# Step 1: Load project context to inform search queries
# Step 1: Load project context to inform design space analysis
project_context = ""
IF exists({base_path}/.brainstorming/synthesis-specification.md):
project_context = Read({base_path}/.brainstorming/synthesis-specification.md)
ELSE IF exists({base_path}/.brainstorming/ui-designer/analysis.md):
project_context = Read({base_path}/.brainstorming/ui-designer/analysis.md)
# Extract hints from context and prompt
search_hints = []
IF prompt_guidance:
search_hints.append(extract_design_keywords(prompt_guidance)) # e.g., "minimalist", "dark theme", "Linear.app"
IF project_context:
search_hints.append(extract_project_type(project_context)) # e.g., "dashboard", "SaaS", "blog"
REPORT: "🎨 Analyzing design space to generate maximally contrasting directions..."
# Step 2: Search for design trends using Exa MCP
REPORT: "🔍 Researching modern design trends and color theory..."
# Step 2: AI-driven divergent direction generation
divergence_prompt = """
Analyze the user's design requirements and generate {variants_count} MAXIMALLY CONTRASTING design directions.
# Build comprehensive search query
exa_queries = [
"modern UI design color palettes trends 2024 2025 {search_hints}",
"typography web design best practices system fonts {search_hints}",
"design system color theory accessibility WCAG {search_hints}",
"UI spacing rhythm layout patterns {search_hints}"
]
USER INPUT:
{IF prompt_guidance}
Prompt: "{prompt_guidance}"
{ENDIF}
design_trends = {}
FOR query IN exa_queries:
category = identify_category(query) # "colors", "typography", "layout", "accessibility"
design_trends[category] = mcp__exa__get_code_context_exa(
query=query,
tokensNum="dynamic"
)
{IF project_context}
Project Context Summary:
{extract_key_points(project_context, max_lines=10)}
{ENDIF}
REPORT: "✅ Design research complete. Found trends for: colors, typography, layout, accessibility"
{IF images}
Reference Images: {image_count} images will be analyzed in next phase
{ENDIF}
DESIGN ATTRIBUTE SPACE (use to maximize contrast):
- Color Saturation: [monochrome, muted, moderate, vibrant, hypersaturated]
- Visual Weight: [minimal, light, balanced, bold, heavy]
- Formality: [playful, casual, professional, formal, luxury]
- Organic vs Geometric: [organic/fluid, soft, balanced, geometric, brutalist]
- Innovation: [timeless, modern, contemporary, trendy, experimental]
- Density: [spacious, airy, balanced, compact, dense]
TASK:
1. Identify the design space center point from user requirements
2. Generate {variants_count} design directions that:
- Are MAXIMALLY DISTANT from each other in attribute space
- Each occupies a distinct region/quadrant of the design spectrum
- Together provide diverse aesthetic options for the user
- Are contextually appropriate for the project type
- Have clear, memorable philosophical differences
3. For each direction, generate:
- Specific search keywords for MCP research (3-5 keywords)
- Anti-keywords to avoid (2-3 keywords that would reduce contrast)
- Clear rationale explaining why this contrasts with other variants
OUTPUT FORMAT: Valid JSON only, no markdown:
{
"design_space_center": {
"color_saturation": "moderate",
"visual_weight": "balanced",
"formality": "professional",
"organic_geometric": "balanced",
"innovation": "contemporary",
"density": "balanced"
},
"divergent_directions": [
{
"id": "variant-1",
"philosophy_name": "Brief name 2-3 words (e.g., 'Minimal Brutalist')",
"design_attributes": {
"color_saturation": "monochrome",
"visual_weight": "minimal",
"formality": "professional",
"organic_geometric": "brutalist",
"innovation": "timeless",
"density": "spacious"
},
"search_keywords": ["minimal", "brutalist", "monochrome", "geometric", "Swiss design"],
"anti_keywords": ["decorative", "colorful", "organic"],
"rationale": "Extreme minimalism with geometric rigor, contrasts with any ornamental or colorful approaches"
}
// ... {variants_count} total directions
],
"contrast_verification": {
"min_pairwise_distance": "0.75",
"strategy": "Brief explanation of how maximum contrast was achieved"
}
}
RULES:
- Output ONLY valid JSON, no markdown code blocks or explanations
- Maximize inter-variant distance in attribute space
- Ensure each variant occupies a distinct aesthetic region
- Avoid overlapping attribute combinations
- All directions must be contextually appropriate for: {project_context or "general web UI"}
- Philosophy names should be memorable and evocative
- Search keywords should be specific and actionable for web research
"""
# Execute AI analysis
divergence_response = Claude_Native_Analysis(divergence_prompt)
divergent_directions = parse_json(divergence_response)
REPORT: "✅ Generated {variants_count} contrasting design directions:"
FOR direction IN divergent_directions.divergent_directions:
REPORT: " - {direction.philosophy_name}: {direction.rationale}"
# Store divergent directions for next phase
design_space_analysis = divergent_directions
```
### Phase 2: Unified Style Analysis (Claude with Design Trends)
### Phase 1.5: Variant-Specific Design Trend Research (Exa MCP)
This is a single-pass analysis that replaces all external tool calls.
```bash
# Step 1: Execute independent MCP research for each variant
REPORT: "🔍 Researching design trends for each variant independently..."
design_trends = {}
FOR direction IN design_space_analysis.divergent_directions:
variant_id = direction.id
philosophy = direction.philosophy_name
keywords = direction.search_keywords
anti_keywords = direction.anti_keywords
REPORT: " → Researching {philosophy} ({variant_id})..."
# Build variant-specific search queries
variant_queries = [
# Colors: philosophy-specific palette trends
f"{philosophy} UI design color palettes {' '.join(keywords[:3])} 2024 2025",
# Typography: philosophy-specific font trends
f"{philosophy} typography trends {' '.join(keywords[:3])} web design 2024",
# Layout: philosophy-specific patterns
f"{philosophy} layout patterns {' '.join(keywords[:3])} design systems 2024",
# Contrast query: emphasize differentiation
f"design systems {philosophy} NOT {' NOT '.join(anti_keywords[:2])}"
]
# Execute MCP searches for this variant
design_trends[variant_id] = {
"philosophy": philosophy,
"attributes": direction.design_attributes,
"keywords": keywords,
"anti_keywords": anti_keywords,
"research": {}
}
FOR query IN variant_queries:
category = identify_category(query) # "colors", "typography", "layout", "contrast"
design_trends[variant_id].research[category] = mcp__exa__get_code_context_exa(
query=query,
tokensNum=2000 # Increased for more detailed guidance
)
REPORT: " ✅ {philosophy} research complete"
# Step 2: Gather shared accessibility guidelines (all variants)
REPORT: " → Researching universal accessibility guidelines..."
shared_accessibility = mcp__exa__get_code_context_exa(
query="WCAG 2.2 accessibility color contrast ARIA best practices 2024",
tokensNum=1500
)
REPORT: "✅ All variant-specific design research complete"
```
### Phase 2: Variant-Specific Style Synthesis (Claude with Divergent Research)
This is a single-pass analysis that generates each variant based on its specific design direction and research.
**Analysis Prompt Template**:
```
Analyze the following design references and generate {variants_count} distinct design style proposals informed by current design trends.
Generate {variants_count} design style proposals, each guided by its pre-analyzed design direction and independent trend research.
INPUT MODE: {input_mode}
{IF input_mode IN ["image", "hybrid"]}
VISUAL REFERENCES: {list of loaded images}
Identify: color palettes, typography patterns, spacing rhythms, visual hierarchy, component styles
Analyze these images through the lens of each variant's design philosophy
{ENDIF}
{IF input_mode IN ["text", "hybrid"]}
TEXT GUIDANCE: "{prompt_guidance}"
Use this to guide the aesthetic direction and feature requirements
Apply this guidance while maintaining each variant's distinct aesthetic direction
{ENDIF}
DESIGN TRENDS RESEARCH (from web, 2024-2025):
DESIGN SPACE ANALYSIS:
{design_space_analysis summary}
COLOR TRENDS:
{design_trends.colors}
VARIANT-SPECIFIC DESIGN DIRECTIONS AND RESEARCH:
TYPOGRAPHY TRENDS:
{design_trends.typography}
{FOR each variant_id IN design_trends.keys()}
---
VARIANT: {variant_id}
PHILOSOPHY: {design_trends[variant_id].philosophy}
DESIGN ATTRIBUTES:
- Color Saturation: {design_trends[variant_id].attributes.color_saturation}
- Visual Weight: {design_trends[variant_id].attributes.visual_weight}
- Formality: {design_trends[variant_id].attributes.formality}
- Organic/Geometric: {design_trends[variant_id].attributes.organic_geometric}
- Innovation: {design_trends[variant_id].attributes.innovation}
- Density: {design_trends[variant_id].attributes.density}
LAYOUT PATTERNS:
{design_trends.layout}
SEARCH KEYWORDS: {', '.join(design_trends[variant_id].keywords)}
ANTI-PATTERNS (avoid): {', '.join(design_trends[variant_id].anti_keywords)}
ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES:
{design_trends.accessibility}
TREND RESEARCH FOR THIS VARIANT:
TASK: Generate {variants_count} design style variants that:
1. Each have a distinct visual identity and design philosophy
2. Incorporate modern design trends from the research above (2024-2025)
3. Balance trend awareness with timeless design principles
4. Use OKLCH color space for all color values
5. Include complete, production-ready design token proposals
6. Are semantically organized (brand, surface, semantic colors)
7. Apply current accessibility best practices from WCAG guidelines
Color Trends ({variant_id}):
{design_trends[variant_id].research.colors}
OUTPUT FORMAT: JSON matching this exact structure:
Typography Trends ({variant_id}):
{design_trends[variant_id].research.typography}
Layout Patterns ({variant_id}):
{design_trends[variant_id].research.layout}
Contrast Emphasis ({variant_id}):
{design_trends[variant_id].research.contrast}
---
{ENDFOR}
SHARED ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES (apply to all variants):
{shared_accessibility}
TASK: Generate {variants_count} design style variants where EACH variant:
1. Strictly follows its pre-defined design philosophy and attributes
2. Uses ONLY its variant-specific trend research for aesthetic decisions
3. Maintains maximum contrast with other variants' attributes
4. Incorporates its search keywords and avoids its anti-patterns
5. Uses OKLCH color space for all color values
6. Includes complete, production-ready design token proposals
7. Applies WCAG accessibility guidelines from shared research
CRITICAL RULES FOR CONTRAST:
- Variant-1 should feel completely different from Variant-2 and Variant-3
- Use each variant's specific attribute scores (e.g., "monochrome" vs "vibrant")
- Reference variant-specific research, NOT shared trends
- If Variant-1 is "minimal/geometric", Variant-2 must be "bold/organic" or similar contrast
- Each variant should be immediately distinguishable by visual inspection
OUTPUT FORMAT: JSON matching this structure (see full schema at end of prompt):
{
"extraction_metadata": {
"session_id": "{session_id}",
"input_mode": "{input_mode}",
"timestamp": "{ISO timestamp}",
"variants_count": {variants_count}
},
"extraction_metadata": { "session_id": "...", "input_mode": "...", "timestamp": "...", "variants_count": N },
"style_cards": [
{
"id": "variant-1",
"name": "Concise Style Name (e.g., Modern Minimalist)",
"description": "2-3 sentence description of this style's visual language and user experience",
"design_philosophy": "Core design principles for this variant",
"preview": {
"primary": "oklch(...)",
"background": "oklch(...)",
"font_heading": "Font name, fallbacks",
"border_radius": "value"
},
"name": "Concise Style Name (2-3 words)",
"description": "2-3 sentence description",
"design_philosophy": "Core design principles",
"preview": { "primary": "oklch(...)", "background": "oklch(...)", "font_heading": "...", "border_radius": "..." },
"proposed_tokens": {
"colors": {
"brand": { "primary": "oklch(...)", "secondary": "oklch(...)", "accent": "oklch(...)" },
@@ -192,34 +361,29 @@ OUTPUT FORMAT: JSON matching this exact structure:
"text": { "primary": "oklch(...)", "secondary": "oklch(...)", "tertiary": "oklch(...)", "inverse": "oklch(...)" },
"border": { "default": "oklch(...)", "strong": "oklch(...)", "subtle": "oklch(...)" }
},
"typography": {
"font_family": { "heading": "...", "body": "...", "mono": "..." },
"font_size": { "xs": "...", "sm": "...", "base": "...", "lg": "...", "xl": "...", "2xl": "...", "3xl": "...", "4xl": "..." },
"font_weight": { "normal": "400", "medium": "500", "semibold": "600", "bold": "700" },
"line_height": { "tight": "1.25", "normal": "1.5", "relaxed": "1.75" },
"letter_spacing": { "tight": "-0.025em", "normal": "0", "wide": "0.025em" }
},
"spacing": { "0": "0", "1": "0.25rem", "2": "0.5rem", ..., "24": "6rem" },
"border_radius": { "none": "0", "sm": "0.25rem", ..., "full": "9999px" },
"shadows": { "sm": "...", "md": "...", "lg": "...", "xl": "..." },
"breakpoints": { "sm": "640px", "md": "768px", "lg": "1024px", "xl": "1280px", "2xl": "1536px" }
"typography": { "font_family": {...}, "font_size": {...}, "font_weight": {...}, "line_height": {...}, "letter_spacing": {...} },
"spacing": { "0": "0", ..., "24": "6rem" },
"border_radius": { "none": "0", ..., "full": "9999px" },
"shadows": { "sm": "...", ..., "xl": "..." },
"breakpoints": { "sm": "640px", ..., "2xl": "1536px" }
}
},
// Repeat for variants_count total
}
// Repeat structure for ALL {variants_count} variants
]
}
RULES:
- Each variant must be distinct in visual character
- Incorporate insights from DESIGN TRENDS RESEARCH into color, typography, and spacing choices
- Balance modern trends with timeless design principles
- Each variant must strictly adhere to its pre-defined design attributes
- Use ONLY variant-specific trend research (do NOT cross-pollinate research between variants)
- Maximize visual contrast between variants using their attribute differences
- All colors MUST use OKLCH format: oklch(L C H / A)
- Token structures must be complete and production-ready
- Use semantic naming throughout (e.g., "brand-primary" not "color-1")
- Ensure accessibility (WCAG AA contrast ratios: 4.5:1 text, 3:1 UI) using guidelines from research
- Apply modern typography trends (variable fonts, system font stacks, optical sizing)
- Include complete token categories for each variant
- Reference specific trends or patterns from the research when making design decisions
- Ensure accessibility (WCAG AA contrast ratios: 4.5:1 text, 3:1 UI) using shared guidelines
- Apply typography trends from each variant's specific research
- Incorporate search keywords and actively avoid anti-patterns for each variant
- Each variant's philosophy_name should match the pre-analyzed name from design space analysis
- Reference specific trends from variant-specific research, not from other variants
```
### Phase 3: Parse & Write Output
@@ -241,9 +405,11 @@ Write({
TodoWrite({
todos: [
{content: "Validate inputs and create directories", status: "completed", activeForm: "Validating inputs"},
{content: "Research modern design trends with Exa MCP", status: "completed", activeForm: "Researching design trends"},
{content: "Analyze design references with Claude", status: "completed", activeForm: "Analyzing design"},
{content: `Generate ${variants_count} style cards with token proposals`, status: "completed", activeForm: "Generating style cards"}
{content: "Analyze design space for maximum contrast", status: "completed", activeForm: "Analyzing design space"},
{content: `Generate ${variants_count} divergent design directions`, status: "completed", activeForm: "Generating design directions"},
{content: "Research variant-specific design trends with Exa MCP", status: "completed", activeForm: "Researching variant trends"},
{content: "Synthesize style cards with independent research", status: "completed", activeForm: "Synthesizing style cards"},
{content: `Generate ${variants_count} contrasting style variants`, status: "completed", activeForm: "Generating style variants"}
]
});
```
@@ -256,8 +422,18 @@ Input mode: {input_mode}
{IF image mode: Images analyzed: {count}}
{IF prompt mode: Prompt: "{truncated_prompt}"}
🎨 Design Space Analysis:
- Generated {variants_count} MAXIMALLY CONTRASTING design directions
- Min pairwise contrast distance: {design_space_analysis.contrast_verification.min_pairwise_distance}
- Strategy: {design_space_analysis.contrast_verification.strategy}
Generated {variants_count} style variant(s):
{FOR each card: - {card.name} ({card.id})}
{FOR each card: - {card.name} ({card.id}) - {card.design_philosophy}}
🔍 Research performed:
- {variants_count} × 4 variant-specific MCP queries ({variants_count * 4} total)
- 1 shared accessibility research query
- Each variant has independent trend guidance
📂 Output: {base_path}/style-extraction/style-cards.json
@@ -280,113 +456,127 @@ OR (standalone mode):
### style-cards.json Format
Complete structure with example values:
**Schema Structure**:
```json
{
"extraction_metadata": {
"session_id": "WFS-xxx or design-session-xxx",
"session_id": "string",
"input_mode": "image|text|hybrid",
"timestamp": "ISO 8601 string",
"variants_count": "number"
},
"style_cards": [
{
"id": "variant-{n}",
"name": "Concise Style Name (2-3 words)",
"description": "2-3 sentence description of visual language and UX",
"design_philosophy": "Core design principles for this variant",
"preview": {
"primary": "oklch(...)",
"background": "oklch(...)",
"font_heading": "Font family, fallbacks",
"border_radius": "value"
},
"proposed_tokens": {
"colors": {
"brand": { "primary": "oklch(...)", "secondary": "oklch(...)", "accent": "oklch(...)" },
"surface": { "background": "oklch(...)", "elevated": "oklch(...)", "overlay": "oklch(...)" },
"semantic": { "success": "oklch(...)", "warning": "oklch(...)", "error": "oklch(...)", "info": "oklch(...)" },
"text": { "primary": "oklch(...)", "secondary": "oklch(...)", "tertiary": "oklch(...)", "inverse": "oklch(...)" },
"border": { "default": "oklch(...)", "strong": "oklch(...)", "subtle": "oklch(...)" }
},
"typography": {
"font_family": { "heading": "...", "body": "...", "mono": "..." },
"font_size": { "xs": "...", "sm": "...", "base": "...", "lg": "...", "xl": "...", "2xl": "...", "3xl": "...", "4xl": "..." },
"font_weight": { "normal": "400", "medium": "500", "semibold": "600", "bold": "700" },
"line_height": { "tight": "1.25", "normal": "1.5", "relaxed": "1.75" },
"letter_spacing": { "tight": "-0.025em", "normal": "0", "wide": "0.025em" }
},
"spacing": { "0": "0", "1": "0.25rem", "2": "0.5rem", ..., "24": "6rem" },
"border_radius": { "none": "0", "sm": "0.25rem", "md": "0.5rem", "lg": "0.75rem", "xl": "1rem", "full": "9999px" },
"shadows": { "sm": "...", "md": "...", "lg": "...", "xl": "..." },
"breakpoints": { "sm": "640px", "md": "768px", "lg": "1024px", "xl": "1280px", "2xl": "1536px" }
}
}
// Repeat structure for variants_count total (variant-1, variant-2, ..., variant-n)
]
}
```
**Concrete Example (variant-1 only, others follow same structure)**:
```json
{
"extraction_metadata": {
"session_id": "WFS-auth",
"input_mode": "hybrid",
"timestamp": "2025-01-15T10:30:00Z",
"variants_count": 3
},
"style_cards": [
{
"id": "variant-1",
"name": "Modern Minimalist",
"description": "Clean, high-contrast design with bold typography and ample whitespace. Focuses on content clarity with minimal visual noise.",
"design_philosophy": "Less is more - prioritize content clarity and visual breathing room over decorative elements",
"name": "Minimal Brutalist",
"description": "Stark geometric design with monochrome palette and sharp edges. Prioritizes function over decoration with extreme clarity.",
"design_philosophy": "Form follows function - eliminate all non-essential visual elements",
"preview": {
"primary": "oklch(0.45 0.20 270 / 1)",
"background": "oklch(0.98 0.01 270 / 1)",
"primary": "oklch(0.20 0.01 270 / 1)",
"background": "oklch(0.98 0.00 0 / 1)",
"font_heading": "Inter, system-ui, sans-serif",
"border_radius": "0.5rem"
"border_radius": "0"
},
"proposed_tokens": {
"colors": {
"brand": {
"primary": "oklch(0.45 0.20 270 / 1)",
"secondary": "oklch(0.60 0.15 320 / 1)",
"accent": "oklch(0.70 0.18 150 / 1)"
"primary": "oklch(0.20 0.01 270 / 1)",
"secondary": "oklch(0.40 0.01 270 / 1)",
"accent": "oklch(0.60 0.01 270 / 1)"
},
"surface": {
"background": "oklch(0.98 0.01 270 / 1)",
"elevated": "oklch(1.00 0.00 0 / 1)",
"overlay": "oklch(0.95 0.01 270 / 1)"
"background": "oklch(0.98 0.00 0 / 1)",
"elevated": "oklch(0.95 0.00 0 / 1)",
"overlay": "oklch(0.90 0.00 0 / 1)"
},
"semantic": {
"success": "oklch(0.60 0.15 142 / 1)",
"warning": "oklch(0.75 0.12 85 / 1)",
"error": "oklch(0.55 0.22 27 / 1)",
"info": "oklch(0.55 0.18 252 / 1)"
"success": "oklch(0.30 0.01 270 / 1)",
"warning": "oklch(0.30 0.01 270 / 1)",
"error": "oklch(0.30 0.01 270 / 1)",
"info": "oklch(0.30 0.01 270 / 1)"
},
"text": {
"primary": "oklch(0.20 0.01 270 / 1)",
"secondary": "oklch(0.45 0.01 270 / 1)",
"tertiary": "oklch(0.60 0.01 270 / 1)",
"inverse": "oklch(0.95 0.01 270 / 1)"
"primary": "oklch(0.10 0.00 0 / 1)",
"secondary": "oklch(0.40 0.00 0 / 1)",
"tertiary": "oklch(0.60 0.00 0 / 1)",
"inverse": "oklch(0.98 0.00 0 / 1)"
},
"border": {
"default": "oklch(0.85 0.01 270 / 1)",
"strong": "oklch(0.70 0.01 270 / 1)",
"subtle": "oklch(0.92 0.01 270 / 1)"
"default": "oklch(0.20 0.00 0 / 1)",
"strong": "oklch(0.10 0.00 0 / 1)",
"subtle": "oklch(0.85 0.00 0 / 1)"
}
},
"typography": {
"font_family": {
"heading": "Inter, system-ui, sans-serif",
"body": "Inter, system-ui, sans-serif",
"mono": "JetBrains Mono, Consolas, monospace"
"mono": "JetBrains Mono, monospace"
},
"font_size": {
"xs": "0.75rem",
"sm": "0.875rem",
"base": "1rem",
"lg": "1.125rem",
"xl": "1.25rem",
"2xl": "1.5rem",
"3xl": "1.875rem",
"4xl": "2.25rem"
"xs": "0.75rem", "sm": "0.875rem", "base": "1rem", "lg": "1.125rem",
"xl": "1.25rem", "2xl": "1.5rem", "3xl": "1.875rem", "4xl": "2.25rem"
},
"font_weight": {
"normal": "400",
"medium": "500",
"semibold": "600",
"bold": "700"
},
"line_height": {
"tight": "1.25",
"normal": "1.5",
"relaxed": "1.75"
},
"letter_spacing": {
"tight": "-0.025em",
"normal": "0",
"wide": "0.025em"
}
"font_weight": { "normal": "400", "medium": "500", "semibold": "600", "bold": "700" },
"line_height": { "tight": "1.25", "normal": "1.5", "relaxed": "1.75" },
"letter_spacing": { "tight": "-0.025em", "normal": "0", "wide": "0.025em" }
},
"spacing": {
"0": "0",
"1": "0.25rem",
"2": "0.5rem",
"3": "0.75rem",
"4": "1rem",
"5": "1.25rem",
"6": "1.5rem",
"8": "2rem",
"10": "2.5rem",
"12": "3rem",
"16": "4rem",
"20": "5rem",
"24": "6rem"
"0": "0", "1": "0.25rem", "2": "0.5rem", "3": "0.75rem", "4": "1rem",
"5": "1.25rem", "6": "1.5rem", "8": "2rem", "10": "2.5rem", "12": "3rem",
"16": "4rem", "20": "5rem", "24": "6rem"
},
"border_radius": {
"none": "0",
"sm": "0.25rem",
"md": "0.5rem",
"lg": "0.75rem",
"xl": "1rem",
"full": "9999px"
"none": "0", "sm": "0.25rem", "md": "0.5rem", "lg": "0.75rem", "xl": "1rem", "full": "9999px"
},
"shadows": {
"sm": "0 1px 2px oklch(0.00 0.00 0 / 0.05)",
@@ -395,247 +585,36 @@ Complete structure with example values:
"xl": "0 20px 25px oklch(0.00 0.00 0 / 0.15)"
},
"breakpoints": {
"sm": "640px",
"md": "768px",
"lg": "1024px",
"xl": "1280px",
"2xl": "1536px"
"sm": "640px", "md": "768px", "lg": "1024px", "xl": "1280px", "2xl": "1536px"
}
}
},
{
"id": "variant-2",
"name": "Bold Vibrant",
"description": "High-energy design with saturated colors and strong visual hierarchy. Creates excitement and demands attention.",
"design_philosophy": "Make a statement - use color and contrast to create memorable, energetic experiences",
"preview": {
"primary": "oklch(0.50 0.25 330 / 1)",
"background": "oklch(0.15 0.02 270 / 1)",
"font_heading": "Poppins, system-ui, sans-serif",
"border_radius": "0.75rem"
},
"proposed_tokens": {
"colors": {
"brand": {
"primary": "oklch(0.50 0.25 330 / 1)",
"secondary": "oklch(0.65 0.22 60 / 1)",
"accent": "oklch(0.70 0.20 180 / 1)"
},
"surface": {
"background": "oklch(0.15 0.02 270 / 1)",
"elevated": "oklch(0.20 0.02 270 / 1)",
"overlay": "oklch(0.25 0.02 270 / 1)"
},
"semantic": {
"success": "oklch(0.65 0.18 140 / 1)",
"warning": "oklch(0.70 0.15 80 / 1)",
"error": "oklch(0.60 0.25 25 / 1)",
"info": "oklch(0.60 0.20 250 / 1)"
},
"text": {
"primary": "oklch(0.95 0.01 270 / 1)",
"secondary": "oklch(0.75 0.01 270 / 1)",
"tertiary": "oklch(0.60 0.01 270 / 1)",
"inverse": "oklch(0.20 0.01 270 / 1)"
},
"border": {
"default": "oklch(0.35 0.02 270 / 1)",
"strong": "oklch(0.50 0.02 270 / 1)",
"subtle": "oklch(0.25 0.02 270 / 1)"
}
},
"typography": {
"font_family": {
"heading": "Poppins, system-ui, sans-serif",
"body": "Open Sans, system-ui, sans-serif",
"mono": "Fira Code, Consolas, monospace"
},
"font_size": {
"xs": "0.75rem",
"sm": "0.875rem",
"base": "1rem",
"lg": "1.125rem",
"xl": "1.25rem",
"2xl": "1.5rem",
"3xl": "1.875rem",
"4xl": "2.25rem"
},
"font_weight": {
"normal": "400",
"medium": "500",
"semibold": "600",
"bold": "700"
},
"line_height": {
"tight": "1.25",
"normal": "1.5",
"relaxed": "1.75"
},
"letter_spacing": {
"tight": "-0.025em",
"normal": "0",
"wide": "0.025em"
}
},
"spacing": {
"0": "0",
"1": "0.25rem",
"2": "0.5rem",
"3": "0.75rem",
"4": "1rem",
"5": "1.25rem",
"6": "1.5rem",
"8": "2rem",
"10": "2.5rem",
"12": "3rem",
"16": "4rem",
"20": "5rem",
"24": "6rem"
},
"border_radius": {
"none": "0",
"sm": "0.25rem",
"md": "0.5rem",
"lg": "0.75rem",
"xl": "1rem",
"full": "9999px"
},
"shadows": {
"sm": "0 1px 2px oklch(0.00 0.00 0 / 0.10)",
"md": "0 4px 6px oklch(0.00 0.00 0 / 0.15)",
"lg": "0 10px 15px oklch(0.00 0.00 0 / 0.20)",
"xl": "0 20px 25px oklch(0.00 0.00 0 / 0.25)"
},
"breakpoints": {
"sm": "640px",
"md": "768px",
"lg": "1024px",
"xl": "1280px",
"2xl": "1536px"
}
}
"description": "High-energy design with saturated colors, dynamic typography, and strong contrast. (Full token structure same as variant-1)",
"design_philosophy": "Make a statement - use color and energy to create memorable experiences",
"preview": { "primary": "oklch(0.50 0.25 330 / 1)", "background": "oklch(0.15 0.02 270 / 1)", "..." },
"proposed_tokens": { "...same structure as variant-1 with different values..." }
},
{
"id": "variant-3",
"name": "Elegant Serif",
"description": "Sophisticated design with serif typography and refined color palette. Conveys professionalism and timeless quality.",
"design_philosophy": "Timeless elegance - combine classical typography with modern layout principles",
"preview": {
"primary": "oklch(0.35 0.08 280 / 1)",
"background": "oklch(0.96 0.01 60 / 1)",
"font_heading": "Playfair Display, Georgia, serif",
"border_radius": "0.25rem"
},
"proposed_tokens": {
"colors": {
"brand": {
"primary": "oklch(0.35 0.08 280 / 1)",
"secondary": "oklch(0.50 0.10 320 / 1)",
"accent": "oklch(0.65 0.12 40 / 1)"
},
"surface": {
"background": "oklch(0.96 0.01 60 / 1)",
"elevated": "oklch(1.00 0.00 0 / 1)",
"overlay": "oklch(0.94 0.01 60 / 1)"
},
"semantic": {
"success": "oklch(0.55 0.12 145 / 1)",
"warning": "oklch(0.70 0.10 85 / 1)",
"error": "oklch(0.50 0.18 30 / 1)",
"info": "oklch(0.50 0.15 255 / 1)"
},
"text": {
"primary": "oklch(0.25 0.01 280 / 1)",
"secondary": "oklch(0.50 0.01 280 / 1)",
"tertiary": "oklch(0.65 0.01 280 / 1)",
"inverse": "oklch(0.95 0.01 60 / 1)"
},
"border": {
"default": "oklch(0.82 0.01 60 / 1)",
"strong": "oklch(0.65 0.01 60 / 1)",
"subtle": "oklch(0.90 0.01 60 / 1)"
}
},
"typography": {
"font_family": {
"heading": "Playfair Display, Georgia, serif",
"body": "Source Sans Pro, system-ui, sans-serif",
"mono": "Source Code Pro, Consolas, monospace"
},
"font_size": {
"xs": "0.75rem",
"sm": "0.875rem",
"base": "1rem",
"lg": "1.125rem",
"xl": "1.25rem",
"2xl": "1.5rem",
"3xl": "1.875rem",
"4xl": "2.25rem"
},
"font_weight": {
"normal": "400",
"medium": "500",
"semibold": "600",
"bold": "700"
},
"line_height": {
"tight": "1.25",
"normal": "1.5",
"relaxed": "1.75"
},
"letter_spacing": {
"tight": "-0.025em",
"normal": "0",
"wide": "0.025em"
}
},
"spacing": {
"0": "0",
"1": "0.25rem",
"2": "0.5rem",
"3": "0.75rem",
"4": "1rem",
"5": "1.25rem",
"6": "1.5rem",
"8": "2rem",
"10": "2.5rem",
"12": "3rem",
"16": "4rem",
"20": "5rem",
"24": "6rem"
},
"border_radius": {
"none": "0",
"sm": "0.25rem",
"md": "0.5rem",
"lg": "0.75rem",
"xl": "1rem",
"full": "9999px"
},
"shadows": {
"sm": "0 1px 2px oklch(0.00 0.00 0 / 0.03)",
"md": "0 4px 6px oklch(0.00 0.00 0 / 0.05)",
"lg": "0 10px 15px oklch(0.00 0.00 0 / 0.08)",
"xl": "0 20px 25px oklch(0.00 0.00 0 / 0.12)"
},
"breakpoints": {
"sm": "640px",
"md": "768px",
"lg": "1024px",
"xl": "1280px",
"2xl": "1536px"
}
}
"name": "Organic Natural",
"description": "Soft, rounded design with warm earth tones and fluid layouts. (Full token structure same as variant-1)",
"design_philosophy": "Nature-inspired - embrace curves, warmth, and organic flow",
"preview": { "primary": "oklch(0.55 0.15 60 / 1)", "background": "oklch(0.96 0.03 80 / 1)", "..." },
"proposed_tokens": { "...same structure as variant-1 with different values..." }
}
]
}
```
**Key Points**:
- Each variant has complete, independent token proposals
- All colors use OKLCH format for perceptual uniformity
- Token structures are production-ready (no placeholders)
- Variants have distinct visual identities and philosophies
**Key Structural Requirements**:
- Each variant MUST have complete, independent token proposals (all categories present)
- All colors MUST use OKLCH format: `oklch(L C H / A)`
- Token keys MUST match exactly across all variants for consistency
- Variants differ in VALUES, not structure
- Production-ready: no placeholders or incomplete sections
## Error Handling
@@ -647,48 +626,60 @@ Complete structure with example values:
## Key Features
1. **Trend-Aware Style Generation** 🆕
- Uses Exa MCP to research current design trends (2024-2025)
- Searches for color theory, typography trends, layout patterns, and accessibility guidelines
- Generates style variants informed by modern best practices
- Balances innovation with timeless design principles
1. **🚀 AI-Driven Design Space Exploration (Strategy A)** 🆕
- **Phase 0.5**: AI analyzes requirements and generates MAXIMALLY CONTRASTING design directions
- Uses 6-dimensional design attribute space (color saturation, visual weight, formality, organic/geometric, innovation, density)
- Ensures each variant occupies a distinct region of the design spectrum
- Generates search keywords and anti-patterns for each variant
- Provides contrast verification with minimum pairwise distance metrics
2. **Zero External Dependencies for Analysis**
2. **🎯 Variant-Specific Trend Research** 🆕
- **Independent MCP queries** for each variant (4 queries per variant)
- Each variant researches its specific design philosophy (e.g., "minimal brutalist" vs "bold vibrant")
- Uses philosophy-specific keywords and avoids cross-contamination
- Eliminates趋同性 (convergence) by preventing shared trend influence
- Shared accessibility research applied to all variants
3. **🔒 Maximum Contrast Guarantee**
- AI-driven divergence ensures variants are maximally distant in attribute space
- Each variant has distinct: philosophy, color saturation, visual weight, formality, etc.
- Explicit anti-patterns prevent variants from borrowing each other's characteristics
- Contrast verification built into design space analysis
4. **Zero External Dependencies for Core Analysis**
- No `gemini-wrapper`, no `codex` for style synthesis - pure Claude
- Single-pass comprehensive analysis with trend integration
- Single-pass comprehensive analysis with variant-specific trend integration
- Only uses Exa MCP for external trend research (not for synthesis)
3. **Streamlined Output**
5. **Streamlined Output**
- Single file (`style-cards.json`) vs. multiple scattered files
- Eliminates `semantic_style_analysis.json`, `design-tokens.json`, `tailwind-tokens.js` clutter
- Each variant contains complete token proposals embedded
4. **Flexible Input Modes**
- Image-only: Analyze visual references
- Text-only: Generate from descriptions
- Hybrid: Text guides image analysis
- All modes enhanced with web-based design research
6. **Flexible Input Modes**
- Image-only: Analyze visual references through each variant's philosophical lens
- Text-only: Generate from descriptions with maximum divergence
- Hybrid: Text guides image analysis while maintaining variant independence
- All modes enhanced with variant-specific web research
5. **Context-Aware Research**
7. **Context-Aware & Dynamic**
- Extracts design keywords from user prompts (e.g., "minimalist", "Linear.app")
- Considers project type from brainstorming artifacts
- Customizes search queries based on project context
- Dynamically generates design directions based on project context
- No hardcoded design philosophies - fully adaptive
6. **Reproducible Structure**
- Same inputs = same output structure
- Deterministic JSON schema
- Content informed by current design trends
7. **Production-Ready Tokens**
8. **Production-Ready Tokens**
- Complete design system proposals per variant
- OKLCH color format for accessibility
- OKLCH color format for perceptual uniformity and accessibility
- Semantic naming conventions
- WCAG AA accessibility considerations from latest guidelines
- Modern typography trends (variable fonts, system stacks)
- WCAG AA accessibility considerations from shared research
- Variant-specific typography trends (not generic)
8. **Workflow Integration**
9. **Workflow Integration**
- Integrated mode: Works within existing workflow sessions
- Standalone mode: Auto-creates session in scratchpad
- Context-aware: Can reference synthesis-specification.md or ui-designer/analysis.md
- Contrast metrics included in completion report
## Integration Points