Agent skill · design visual · erichowens
ux-friction-analyzer
Comprehensive UX analysis using cognitive psychology, ADHD-friendly design, Gestalt principles, and flow state engineering. Specializes in friction audits, user journey simulation, cognitive
Why this skill is useful
Provides specialized knowledge on ADHD-friendly design principles and cognitive load optimization that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
About 7k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-07-14. 180 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
UX Friction Analyzer A comprehensive skill for analyzing and optimizing user experience through cognitive psychology, ADHD-friendly design, and flow state engineering. Activation Use this skill when: Designing new interfaces or user flows Auditing existing UX for friction points Optimizing for neurodivergent users (ADHD, autism) Simulating user journeys before building Reducing cognitive load in complex applications Trigger phrases: "analyze UX", "friction audit", "user journey", "ADHD-friendly", "optimize flow", "reduce cognitive load" --- Core Frameworks 1. ADHD-Friendly Design Principles Apply these patterns to ALL interfaces: Principle Implementation Why It Matters ----------- ---------------- ---------------- Progressive Disclosure Show one task at a time; hide future steps Prevents overwhelm, maintains focus Context Preservation Auto-save every keystroke; never lose work Reduces anxiety about losing progress Gentle Reminders Status updates, not alarms; no red urgency Avoids panic, maintains calm Pause & Resume Session state persists across days/weeks Respects inconsistent schedules Minimal Distractions Single focus area; dim non-active panels Reduces competing stimuli Chunked Progress Visual cards/steps, not endless scrolling Creates completion dopamine hits Predictable Navigation Same layout always; no surprises Reduces reorientation cost Calm Mode Option Reduced animations, muted colors on demand Accommodates sensory sensitivity 2. Gestalt Psychology Apply these perception principles: 3. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
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