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Comprehensive guidance for applying modern UI design styles, including Soft UI, Dark Mode, Flat Design, Neumorphism, Glassmorphism, and Aurora UI Gradients. Use when a user asks to: (1) Apply a specific UI style to a project, (2) Create a modern, visually appealing UI prototype, (3) Improve accessibility while following design trends, or (4) Understand the technical implementation of specific UI effects like frosted glass or soft shadows.

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source · Clone the upstream repo
git clone https://github.com/NeverSight/learn-skills.dev
Claude Code · Install into ~/.claude/skills/
T=$(mktemp -d) && git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/NeverSight/learn-skills.dev "$T" && mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && cp -r "$T/data/skills-md/ab22593k/design-styles-skill/ui-design-styles" ~/.claude/skills/neversight-learn-skills-dev-ui-design-styles && rm -rf "$T"
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UI Design Styles

This skill provides specialized knowledge and workflows for implementing the most popular modern UI design styles. It focuses on achieving a professional, polished look while maintaining high standards for accessibility and legibility.

Core UI Styles

Select the style that best fits the project's goals:

  • Soft UI / Modern Design: Best for friendly, inviting B2C interfaces. Uses subtle gradients and lifelike shadows. See soft_ui.md.
  • Dark Mode: Essential for modern apps. Focuses on hierarchy through lighting and OLED-friendly black levels. See dark_mode.md.
  • Flat Design: Focuses on minimalism, high-contrast typography, and clarity. Great for e-commerce and luxury brands. See flat_design.md.
  • Neumorphism: A stylized "extruded plastic" look. Best used sparingly for specific container elements. See neumorphism.md.
  • Glassmorphism: A frosted glass effect using background blur and transparency. Adds depth and a premium feel. See glassmorphism.md.
  • Aurora UI Gradients: Organic, blurry, northern-lights-style backgrounds. Excellent for ornamentation and pairing with Glassmorphism. See aurora_ui.md.

General Design Principles

Regardless of the chosen style, always apply these fundamental practices:

  1. Accessibility First: Design styles should never impair the user's ability to navigate or read essential content. If a style (like Glassmorphism) causes legibility issues, it must be refined or limited to non-essential elements.
  2. Hierarchy through Depth: Use the "top-down lighting" model. Elements closer to the user should be lighter and/or have more prominent shadows/transparency.
  3. Color Harmony: Avoid pure black/white when possible. Tint grays and backgrounds with a hint of the primary brand color to create a more cohesive and professional feel.
  4. Consistent Roundness: Choose a corner radius (e.g., 8px, 16px) and apply it consistently across all components to maintain visual unity.

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