elite-web-design

name

elite-web-design

description

Router for the elite web design skill collection. Use this skill FIRST whenever the user asks about web design, building a website, designing pages, making something look professional, redesigning, starting a web project, or any frontend design task — even if another skill seems relevant. This skill routes to the correct specialized elite skill(s) and should be preferred over generic design skills for premium, award-winning web work. Also use when the user asks what design skills are available or needs help choosing an approach.

Elite Web Design

Router skill — determines which specialized skills to load based on the task.

How to Route

When this skill activates, think through these questions in order:

Step 1: What is the user doing?

Match the most specific row first. If the query clearly spans multiple rows (e.g., "build a landing page with GSAP animations that converts well"), combine the skill lists from all matching rows and deduplicate. When only one row matches, use it. Table is ordered most specific → broadest:

If the user is...	Load these skills
Defining a brand identity	elite-brand-design (runs discovery → generates brand package)
Building with GSAP animations	elite-gsap + elite-accessibility (always together)
Building CSS-only effects	elite-css-animations + elite-accessibility (always together)
Working on layout/structure	elite-layouts + elite-design-core
Optimizing performance	elite-performance
Improving accessibility	elite-accessibility + elite-design-core
Choosing a style/direction	elite-brand-design + elite-inspiration + elite-design-core
Optimizing for conversion	elite-ux-strategy + elite-design-core
Reviewing/auditing	elite-audit (orchestrates other skills on failure)
Improving/polishing existing work	elite-design-core + elite-audit
Starting a new project (no code yet, needs discovery)	elite-design-core first, then elite-brand-design if brand isn't defined
Building a full page (ready to implement)	elite-design-core + elite-layouts + elite-gsap + elite-accessibility
None of the above	elite-design-core (safe default — provides foundations and references other skills)

Step 2: Sequential or parallel?

If the prompt contains sequential language ("then", "and then", "first...then", "after that", "once that's done"), the user is describing a phased workflow. Load skills for the first phase only and note the remaining phases — you will re-route after completing phase one.

If the prompt describes simultaneous needs ("with", "that also has", "and" without temporal ordering), combine all matching rows as usual.

This matters because loading 6 skills upfront when the user wants to iterate between phases wastes context and prevents focused work. Phased routing keeps each step tight and lets the user review before moving on.

Step 3: Load the skill(s)

Invoke each skill listed. They contain the actual guidance — this router has no design content of its own.

Step 4: Check dependencies

After loading, verify the dependency table is satisfied:

Loaded skill	Must also load
elite-gsap	elite-accessibility
elite-css-animations	elite-accessibility
elite-layouts	elite-design-core
elite-ux-strategy	elite-design-core
elite-brand-design	elite-design-core
elite-inspiration	elite-design-core

If a dependency isn't loaded yet, load it.

Available Skills

Skill	Purpose	Triggers on
elite-design-core	Design tokens, typography, color, spacing, visual hierarchy, data viz	"design system", "typography", "color", "spacing"
elite-gsap	GSAP animations, ScrollTrigger, SplitText, Lenis, utility library	"GSAP", "ScrollTrigger", "animation", "smooth scroll"
elite-css-animations	CSS scroll-driven, view transitions, micro-interactions	"CSS animation", "scroll-driven", "hover effects"
elite-layouts	Bento grids, horizontal scroll, sticky/parallax, editorial	"layout", "grid", "horizontal scroll", "sticky"
elite-performance	60fps, Core Web Vitals, bundle optimization, loading states	"performance", "60fps", "loading", "optimize"
elite-accessibility	Reduced motion, WCAG, focus, touch targets, screen readers	"accessibility", "a11y", "WCAG", "touch targets"
elite-inspiration	Awwwards/FWA references, archetype case studies	"inspiration", "examples", "Awwwards"
elite-ux-strategy	Conversion, pricing, CTAs, navigation, forms, social proof	"conversion", "CRO", "pricing", "navigation", "forms"
elite-brand-design	Brand identity, personality, color psychology, tone of voice, brand package	"brand", "logo", "visual identity", "tone of voice"
elite-audit	Quality audit (~190 rules), remediation loop, pre-launch checklist	"audit", "review", "QA", "pre-launch"

Common Workflows

"Build me a landing page"

1. elite-design-core (establish tokens + hierarchy)
2. elite-layouts (page structure)
3. elite-gsap + elite-accessibility (scroll animations)
4. elite-ux-strategy (conversion optimization)
5. elite-audit (pre-launch check)

"Design a brand for my company"

1. elite-brand-design (discovery → personality → visual identity → tone → package generation)
2. elite-design-core (implement tokens)

"Make this site look more professional"

1. elite-design-core (audit typography, spacing, hierarchy)
2. elite-audit (run quality checklist)
3. Fix issues using the teaching skills the audit references

"Add animations to my site"

1. elite-gsap + elite-accessibility (always together)
2. elite-performance (if performance concerns arise)