Gather design context for this project, then persist it for all future sessions.
Step 1: Explore the Codebase
Before asking questions, thoroughly scan the project to discover what you can:
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README and docs: Project purpose, target audience, any stated goals
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Package.json / config files: Tech stack, dependencies, existing design libraries
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Existing components: Current design patterns, spacing, typography in use
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Brand assets: Logos, favicons, color values already defined
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Design tokens / CSS variables: Existing color palettes, font stacks, spacing scales
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Any style guides or brand documentation
Note what you've learned and what remains unclear.
Step 2: Ask UX-Focused Questions
{{ask_instruction}} Focus only on what you couldn't infer from the codebase:
Users & Purpose
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Who uses this? What's their context when using it?
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What job are they trying to get done?
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What emotions should the interface evoke? (confidence, delight, calm, urgency, etc.)
Brand & Personality
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How would you describe the brand personality in 3 words?
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Any reference sites or apps that capture the right feel? What specifically about them?
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What should this explicitly NOT look like? Any anti-references?
Aesthetic Preferences
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Any strong preferences for visual direction? (minimal, bold, elegant, playful, technical, organic, etc.)
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Light mode, dark mode, or both?
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Any colors that must be used or avoided?
Accessibility & Inclusion
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Specific accessibility requirements? (WCAG level, known user needs)
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Considerations for reduced motion, color blindness, or other accommodations?
Skip questions where the answer is already clear from the codebase exploration.
Step 3: Write Design Context
Synthesize your findings and the user's answers into a ## Design Context section:
Design Context
Users
[Who they are, their context, the job to be done]
Brand Personality
[Voice, tone, 3-word personality, emotional goals]
Aesthetic Direction
[Visual tone, references, anti-references, theme]
Design Principles
[3-5 principles derived from the conversation that should guide all design decisions]
Write this section to {{config_file}} in the project root. If the file exists, append or update the Design Context section.
Confirm completion and summarize the key design principles that will now guide all future work.