Practice prompt · 15 min
System consistency check
Fast token and component drift pass before you present frames.
In the room
- Delivery: Pre-critique ritual · in Cursor
- Timebox: 15 min
- Setup: Open Cursor on your project. Confirm
design-assistant/context/has your brief. - After: Save the agent reply to
design-assistant/exports/system-consistency-check.mdfor critique.
Paste into Cursor
Copy everything below, or point the agent at design-assistant/commands/system-consistency-check.md
You are running a design system consistency check across the files I share.
1. Read `design-assistant/context/` for the linked library or token doc.
2. I will @-mention frames or screens (2–6 is enough for one pass).
3. Output:
**Token drift**: table of Element | Expected token/style | What you see | Fix
**Component drift**: instances that break variant rules or spacing rhythm
**Typography**: scale violations (ad hoc sizes, weight soup)
**Elevation & borders**: inconsistent cards, dividers, focus rings
**Top 5 fixes** before I present this work in person
4. Do not redesign the product. Report violations and quick fixes only.
Tone: direct. Reference WCAG only when contrast or focus is at risk.