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Act as a senior design critic. Here is a description of a screen: [describe the screen, its purpose, and the user]. Give me 5 specific critiques on hierarchy, clarity, and accessibility, and rank them by impact.Here are notes from [number] user interviews about [feature or product]: [paste notes]. Group the findings into themes, note how often each appeared, and list 3 design implications for each theme.Write a clear rationale for this design decision aimed at [stakeholder audience]: [describe the decision and the alternatives considered]. Keep it under 200 words and lead with the user benefit.Write documentation for a [component name] in our design system. Cover when to use it, when not to, states, and accessibility notes. Here are the details: [paste specs].Help me plan a 1 week design sprint for [problem statement]. Give a day by day schedule, the goal of each session, who should attend, and the artifact each day should produce.One AI tool, one prompt, and one trick for Design Leads, every weekday morning. Free.