Design Polish Blueprint

Apply finishing touches that elevate interface quality through accent borders, background decoration, empty states, minimal borders, and small details that compound into a professional appearance.

   
Feature design-polish
Category UI
Version 1.0.0
Tags design-system, visual-design, interaction-design
YAML Source View on GitHub
JSON API design-polish.json

Fields

Name Type Required Label Description
primary_button_style text No Color, padding, and hover state treatment  
input_focus_treatment text No Visual feedback on form input focus  
empty_state_elements text No Illustration, copy, and CTA for empty states  
border_strategy text No How borders are used (minimal, shadows, spacing instead)  
background_decoration text No Pattern, gradient, or texture approach  

Rules

  • supercharge_the_defaults: Supercharge the defaults — primary buttons, inputs, and frequently used elements deserve extra attention
  • add_color_with_accent_borders: Add color with accent borders — thin colored borders create visual interest without visual noise
  • decorate_backgrounds: Decorate backgrounds — subtle patterns, gradients, or texture can make backgrounds feel intentional
  • dont_overlook_empty_states: Don’t overlook empty states — users see these moments; empty states are opportunities for personality and guidance
  • use_fewer_borders: Use fewer borders — reduce reliance on borders; use spacing, shadows, or color to define sections instead
  • think_outside_the_box: Think outside the box — small details (rounded corners, icons, micro-copy) compound into polished feel

Outcomes

Primary_action_button_designed (Priority: 1)

Given:

  • primary action button is designed

Then:

  • set_field target: background_color value: saturated brand color
  • set_field target: text_color value: high_contrast
  • set_field target: padding value: generous (12-16px vertical)
  • set_field target: border_radius value: subtle (4-8px)
  • set_field target: hover_state value: darker shade or slight shadow

Result: primary button is inviting and clearly clickable

Form_input_field_styled (Priority: 2)

Given:

  • form input field is styled

Then:

  • set_field target: border value: thin (1px) neutral color
  • set_field target: accent_border value: colored bottom border on focus
  • set_field target: background value: subtle background color or white
  • set_field target: padding value: adequate (8-12px)

Result: input has visual interest on interaction without looking cluttered

Empty_state_displayed (Priority: 3)

Given:

  • empty state is displayed to user

Then:

  • set_field target: visual_element value: illustration or icon
  • set_field target: headline value: explains why state is empty
  • set_field target: description value: helpful next step or action
  • set_field target: cta_button value: obvious action to transition to filled state

Result: empty state guides user and reflects product personality

Section_needs_visual_boundary (Priority: 4)

Given:

  • section or content area needs visual boundary

Then:

  • set_field target: primary_method value: spacing and background color
  • set_field target: secondary_method value: subtle shadow (if layered)
  • set_field target: border_usage value: minimal or none

Result: boundaries are clear without visual clutter from borders

Background_needs_visual_interest (Priority: 5)

Given:

  • background needs visual interest

Then:

  • set_field target: technique value: subtle gradient, pattern, or texture
  • set_field target: opacity value: low (5-15%)
  • set_field target: purpose value: supports content, doesn't compete

Result: background feels intentional and sophisticated

Feature Relationship Reason
visual-hierarchy recommended Polish amplifies hierarchy through refined visual signals
color-system recommended Polish uses strategic color accents from system
depth-elevation recommended Shadows and layering enhance polish
animation-state-machine optional Micro-interactions add polish to state transitions

AGI Readiness

Goals

Reliable Design Polish

Apply finishing touches that elevate interface quality through accent borders, background decoration, empty states, minimal borders, and small details that compound into a professional appearance.

Success Metrics:

Metric Target Measurement
success_rate >= 99% Successful operations divided by total attempts
error_rate < 1% Failed operations divided by total attempts

Autonomy

Level: semi_autonomous

Tradeoffs

Prefer Over Reason
accessibility aesthetics UI must be usable by all users including those with disabilities

Safety

Action Permission Cooldown Max Auto
primary_action_button_designed autonomous - -
form_input_field_styled autonomous - -
empty_state_displayed autonomous - -
section_needs_visual_boundary autonomous - -
background_needs_visual_interest autonomous - -