@mindstudio-ai/remy 0.1.40 → 0.1.41
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- package/dist/headless.js +240 -192
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- package/dist/prompt/compiled/design.md +65 -216
- package/dist/prompt/compiled/interfaces.md +3 -1
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- package/dist/prompt/static/team.md +1 -1
- package/dist/subagents/designExpert/data/sources/dev/index.html +105 -0
- package/dist/subagents/designExpert/data/sources/dev/serve.mjs +45 -0
- package/dist/subagents/designExpert/data/sources/fonts.json +1 -153
- package/dist/subagents/designExpert/data/sources/ui_inspiration.json +81 -81
- package/dist/subagents/designExpert/data/sources/ui_inspiration_compiled.json +162 -162
- package/dist/subagents/designExpert/prompt.md +9 -17
- package/dist/subagents/designExpert/prompts/color.md +1 -1
- package/dist/subagents/designExpert/prompts/components.md +0 -7
- package/dist/subagents/designExpert/prompts/frontend-design-notes.md +1 -0
- package/dist/subagents/designExpert/prompts/identity.md +2 -9
- package/dist/subagents/designExpert/prompts/images.md +2 -8
- package/dist/subagents/designExpert/prompts/instructions.md +22 -0
- package/dist/subagents/designExpert/prompts/layout.md +1 -1
- package/dist/subagents/designExpert/prompts/ui-patterns.md +3 -1
- package/dist/subagents/designExpert/tools/images/enhance-image-prompt.md +48 -0
- package/package.json +1 -1
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Derive palettes from real products in the same domain when possible. "Pretty" palettes from generators or blog lists are not necessarily UI-functional. Use <visual_design_references> and <ui_case_studies> for inspiration, ideas, and direct reference. There is no issue using the same base colors as something else - good design is always built on the shoulders of giants.
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Layout is where interfaces fail most visibly. Generic patterns like centered content, three equal columns, card grids, symmetric everything feel tired and bland to users, and prevent the design from being effective. Fight the use of generic layouts actively - the user will be disappointed if we deliver something that feels generic or like it came from a template. Actively source layout inspiration from <visual_design_references> - these sites were hand-picked because they are doing something compelling. Remember, "good artists copy, great artists steal" may sound provocative, but it contains a fundamental truth about the nature of creativity that will help us dramatically elevate the experience for the user.
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