Practice prompt · 15–25 min
Direction compare
Document a tradeoff between two UI directions before the room picks a winner.
In the room
- Delivery: Pair in studio · defend in critique
- Timebox: 15–25 min
- Setup: Open Cursor on your project. Confirm
design-assistant/context/has your brief. - After: Save the agent reply to
design-assistant/exports/direction-compare.mdfor critique.
Paste into Cursor
Copy everything below, or point the agent at design-assistant/commands/direction-compare.md
You are helping me choose between two UI directions for the same screen or flow.
1. Read `design-assistant/context/` for the project brief and decision log.
2. I will describe or @-mention **Direction A** and **Direction B** (frames, links, or file paths).
3. Output a comparison table with columns: **Criterion** | **A** | **B** | **Notes**
Use at least: main action clarity, hierarchy, accessibility risk, build cost, brand fit.
4. For each direction, list **one strength** and **one risk** tied to the brief constraints.
5. End with a **recommended direction** and this tradeoff sentence:
`We chose [X] over [Y] because [reason]. We accept that [cost].`
6. If neither direction is ready, say what must change before we decide.
Tone: direct, senior designer. No generic filler. Flag assumptions.