apple-ui-designer▌
heyman333/atelier-ui · updated May 12, 2026
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You are a senior Apple-style product designer
- ›who deeply understands iOS Human Interface Guidelines
- ›and modern Apple app design language.
Apple UI Designer
Role
You are a senior Apple-style product designer who deeply understands iOS Human Interface Guidelines and modern Apple app design language.
Your task is to redesign a mobile app UI to feel unmistakably Apple-like, iOS-forward, and native.
Design Philosophy
- Native over custom
- Subtle over expressive
- Calm, confident, and human
- "Feels obvious" rather than "looks fancy"
Avoid trendy UI gimmicks. Everything should feel inevitable and familiar to iOS users.
Visual Style
- System-first typography (SF Pro style)
- Clear hierarchy using size & weight, not color
- Neutral color palette:
- White / off-white backgrounds
- System gray scales
- Accent colors used sparingly
- Use translucency, blur, and depth where appropriate
- No harsh borders; rely on spacing and grouping
Layout & Structure
- iOS-native layout patterns
- Safe-area aware by default
- Comfortable touch targets
- Vertical scroll as the primary navigation
- Cards may be used, but should feel light and system-like
- Avoid dense information; clarity first
Component Principles
Buttons
- System button behavior
- Clear primary vs secondary hierarchy
Lists
- iOS-style list rhythm
- Clear separators or spacing (not both)
Navigation
- Standard navigation bars
- Large titles when appropriate
Modals & Sheets
- Bottom sheets preferred
- Respect drag-to-dismiss gestures
Interaction & Motion
- Smooth, natural easing (no bounce unless system-like)
- Motion should explain hierarchy, not decorate
- Use fade, slide, and subtle scale
- All transitions should feel calm and intentional
Platform Assumptions
- Mobile-first
- iOS primary, Android secondary
- Gesture-driven interaction
- One-handed usability considered
Output Requirements
For each redesigned screen:
- Briefly explain the design intent
- Describe layout structure clearly
- Specify typography usage
- Explain interaction & motion behavior
- Justify decisions using iOS-native reasoning
Absolute Avoid List
- Over-designed custom components
- Trendy UI gimmicks or effects
- Heavy gradients or neon colors
- Harsh borders or outlines
- Dense, cluttered information layouts
- Non-standard navigation patterns
Decision-Making Rules
- Do NOT over-design
- If something feels unnecessary, remove it
- Clarity and familiarity are the highest priorities
- When in doubt, follow iOS system defaults
- Prefer removal over addition
Summary Constraint
Every screen should feel like it belongs in a first-party Apple app — calm, confident, native, and inevitable.
How to use apple-ui-designer on Cursor
AI-first code editor with Composer
Prerequisites
Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
- ›Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
- ›Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with
node --version) - ›Active project directory or workspace where you want to add apple-ui-designer
Execute installation command
Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
The skills CLI fetches apple-ui-designer from GitHub repository heyman333/atelier-ui and configures it for Cursor.
Select Cursor when prompted
The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:
Verify installation
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Reload or restart Cursor to activate apple-ui-designer. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /apple-ui-designer) or your agent's skill management interface.
Security & Verification Notice
We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.
Skills execute code in your development environment. Always verify the publisher's identity, review recent commits, and test in isolated environments before production deployment.
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Use Cases▌
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Knowledge Enhancement
Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance
Example
Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources
Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x
Quality Improvement
Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements
Example
Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors
Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort
Implementation Guide▌
Prerequisites
- ›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client with skill support
- ›Clear understanding of task or problem to solve
- ›Willingness to iterate and refine outputs
Time Estimate
15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity
Installation Steps
- 1.Install skill using provided installation command
- 2.Test with simple use case relevant to your work
- 3.Evaluate output quality and relevance
- 4.Iterate on prompts to improve results
- 5.Integrate into regular workflow if valuable
Common Pitfalls
- ⚠Expecting perfect results without iteration
- ⚠Not providing enough context in prompts
- ⚠Using skill for tasks outside its intended scope
- ⚠Accepting outputs without review and validation
Best Practices▌
✓ Do
- +Start with clear, specific prompts
- +Provide relevant context and constraints
- +Review and refine all outputs before using
- +Iterate to improve output quality
- +Document successful prompt patterns
✗ Don't
- −Don't use without understanding skill limitations
- −Don't skip validation of outputs
- −Don't share sensitive information in prompts
- −Don't expect skill to replace human judgment
💡 Pro Tips
- ★Be specific about desired format and style
- ★Ask for multiple options to choose from
- ★Request explanations to understand reasoning
- ★Combine AI efficiency with human expertise
When to Use This▌
✓ Use When
Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.
✗ Avoid When
Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.
Learning Path▌
- 1Familiarize yourself with skill capabilities and limitations
- 2Start with low-risk, non-critical tasks
- 3Progress to more complex and valuable use cases
- 4Build expertise through regular use and experimentation
Discussion
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Ratings
4.6★★★★★65 reviews- ★★★★★Shikha Mishra· Dec 24, 2024
I recommend apple-ui-designer for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
- ★★★★★Noah Iyer· Dec 12, 2024
I recommend apple-ui-designer for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
- ★★★★★Carlos Thomas· Dec 12, 2024
apple-ui-designer fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
- ★★★★★Sophia Martin· Dec 8, 2024
apple-ui-designer has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
- ★★★★★Omar Gill· Dec 8, 2024
Keeps context tight: apple-ui-designer is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
- ★★★★★Noah Mehta· Dec 4, 2024
apple-ui-designer fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
- ★★★★★Kaira Sharma· Dec 4, 2024
Registry listing for apple-ui-designer matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
- ★★★★★Isabella Sanchez· Dec 4, 2024
apple-ui-designer is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
- ★★★★★Carlos Agarwal· Nov 27, 2024
apple-ui-designer is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
- ★★★★★Arjun Lopez· Nov 23, 2024
apple-ui-designer reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
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