UX Flow Designer

When to Use

Use this skill when you need design user flows and navigation structure following proven UX patterns.

When NOT to use

• For implementing a single page → use /ss-page after the flow is settled
• For copy on each step → use /ss-copy after the structure is settled
• For information architecture of an entire product — narrow scope to one flow first
• For high-fidelity mockups — this produces a flow map, not pixel-perfect designs

Design a user flow: $0 Description: $ARGUMENTS

Instructions

1. Read the design system reference:

   • CLAUDE.md for component inventory
   • DESIGN-LANGUAGE.md for layout patterns (sections 13-14, 19-20)
   • components/patterns/ for available building blocks

2. Apply these UX principles:

Information Architecture

• Progressive Disclosure: Show only what's needed at each step. Hide complexity behind logical drill-downs.
• Miller's Law: Chunk information into groups of 5-9 items maximum.
• Hick's Law: Minimize choices per screen. Fewer options = faster decisions.

Navigation Patterns

• Hub & Spoke: Dashboard → detail pages → back to dashboard (default for mobile apps)
• Linear Flow: Step 1 → Step 2 → Step 3 (for forms, onboarding, checkout)
• Tab Navigation: 3-5 top-level sections via BottomNav

Screen Flow Rules

• Every flow must have a clear entry point and clear exit point
• Maximum 3 taps to reach any key feature from the home screen
• Back navigation must always be available (except root screens)
• Error states must provide recovery paths (retry, go back, contact support)
• Loading states must use skeleton screens (never spinners in cards)

Page Composition (from DESIGN-LANGUAGE.md)

• Follow the Information Pyramid: Hero → KPI Grid → Details → Lists
• Each screen should answer ONE primary question
• Above the fold: the most important metric or action
• Use the 4 section types: Full Card (A), Grid (B), Carousel (C), Hero (D)

3. Output format:

   • Flow diagram in ASCII showing screen connections
   • Screen inventory listing each screen's purpose and key components
   • Edge cases (empty states, errors, loading) for each screen
   • Scaffolded pages using PageShell, TopBar, BottomNav patterns

4. Generate the actual page files using /ss-page conventions.

Example

User request:

Design user flows and navigation structure following proven UX patterns.

Limitations

• Use this skill only when the task clearly matches its upstream source and local project context.
• Verify commands, generated code, dependencies, credentials, and external service behavior before applying changes.
• Do not treat examples as a substitute for environment-specific tests, security review, or user approval for destructive or costly actions.