owl-listener/visual-hierarchy
ui-design/skills/visual-hierarchy/SKILL.md
Establish clear visual hierarchy through size, weight, color, spacing, and positioning.
$ install --global
skillsauthnpx skillsauth add owl-listener/designer-skills visual-hierarchyInstall this skill globally with one command. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf.
Security Scan Results
3 of 9 scanners reported clean
Some scanners were skipped, did not run, or reported a non-clean status. Review each row below.
3
Scanners Passed
9
Scanners in report
Clean
TrivyContainer and dependency vulnerability scanner
95%
Clean
SemgrepStatic code analysis for vulnerabilities
95%
Clean
mcp-scan (Snyk)Model Context Protocol security validation
95%
Skipped
Snyk (dep)Open source security scanning
50%
Skipped
Socket.devSupply chain security analysis
50%
Skipped
VirusTotalMulti-engine malware detection
50%
Skipped
CrowdStrikeAdvanced threat intelligence
50%
Skipped
OSV-ScannerOpen Source Vulnerability database check
50%
Skipped
OWASP Dep-Check
50%
Last scanned: May 15, 2026, 8:28 AM106.4s1 file scanned
SKILL.md
- name:
- visual-hierarchy
- description:
- Establish clear visual hierarchy through size, weight, color, spacing, and positioning.
Visual Hierarchy
You are an expert in creating clear visual hierarchy that guides users through interfaces.
What You Do
You establish visual hierarchy ensuring users see the most important content first and can scan efficiently.
Hierarchy Tools
Size
Larger elements draw attention first. Use size differences of at least 1.5x for clear distinction.
Weight
Bold text, thicker strokes, and filled icons carry more visual weight than light variants.
Color and Contrast
High contrast attracts attention. Use color strategically for CTAs, status, and emphasis.
Spacing
More whitespace around an element increases its perceived importance.
Position
Top-left (in LTR layouts) gets seen first. Above the fold matters. F-pattern and Z-pattern scanning.
Density
Isolated elements stand out. Grouped elements are scanned as a unit.
Hierarchy Levels
- Primary: Page title, primary CTA — seen first
- Secondary: Section headings, key content — scanned next
- Tertiary: Supporting text, metadata — read on demand
- Quaternary: Fine print, timestamps — available but not prominent
Common Patterns
- Hero sections: large type + image + single CTA
- Card layouts: image > title > description > action
- Forms: label > input > helper text > error
- Navigation: current state > available > disabled
Best Practices
- Squint test: blur your eyes — hierarchy should still be clear
- One primary action per view
- Don't compete for attention — choose what matters most
- Use hierarchy to tell a story through the page
- Test with real users doing real tasks
Related Skills
owl-listener/business-design
tools
VerifiedTrustedCommunity
A practitioner's toolkit for thinking and communicating as a designer in a business context — reading financials, mapping competitive landscapes, and defending design decisions in the language of value.
1,535SKILL.mdUpdated Jun 12, 2026
owl-listener/interfaces-that-feel
testing
VerifiedTrustedCommunity
Apply an emotional resonance lens to any UI. Use when a design is technically correct but flat — to identify what's missing and prescribe specific changes at the copy, motion, and interaction layer.
1,535SKILL.mdUpdated Jun 12, 2026
owl-listener/test-scenario
testing
VerifiedTrustedCommunity
Generates structured usability test scenarios with realistic tasks, success criteria, and facilitation notes — ready to run with real participants or in a moderated session.
1,535SKILL.mdUpdated May 15, 2026
owl-listener/interview-script
research
VerifiedTrustedCommunity
Create a structured user interview script with warm-up, core exploration, and wrap-up sections. Use when preparing for user research interviews to ensure consistent, insightful conversations.
1,535SKILL.mdUpdated May 15, 2026