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Design user flows and navigation structure following proven UX patterns

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UX Flow Designer

When NOT to use

  • For implementing a single page → use /ss-page after the flow is settled
  • For copy on each step → use /ss-copy after the structure is settled
  • For information architecture of an entire product — narrow scope to one flow first
  • For high-fidelity mockups — this produces a flow map, not pixel-perfect designs

Design a user flow: $0 Description: $ARGUMENTS

Instructions

  1. Read the design system reference:

    • CLAUDE.md for component inventory
    • DESIGN-LANGUAGE.md for layout patterns (sections 13-14, 19-20)
    • components/patterns/ for available building blocks

  2. Apply these UX principles:

Information Architecture

  • Progressive Disclosure: Show only what's needed at each step. Hide complexity behind logical drill-downs.
  • Miller's Law: Chunk information into groups of 5-9 items maximum.
  • Hick's Law: Minimize choices per screen. Fewer options = faster decisions.

Navigation Patterns

  • Hub & Spoke: Dashboard → detail pages → back to dashboard (default for mobile apps)
  • Linear Flow: Step 1 → Step 2 → Step 3 (for forms, onboarding, checkout)
  • Tab Navigation: 3-5 top-level sections via BottomNav

Screen Flow Rules

  • Every flow must have a clear entry point and clear exit point
  • Maximum 3 taps to reach any key feature from the home screen
  • Back navigation must always be available (except root screens)
  • Error states must provide recovery paths (retry, go back, contact support)
  • Loading states must use skeleton screens (never spinners in cards)

Page Composition (from DESIGN-LANGUAGE.md)

  • Follow the Information Pyramid: Hero → KPI Grid → Details → Lists
  • Each screen should answer ONE primary question
  • Above the fold: the most important metric or action
  • Use the 4 section types: Full Card (A), Grid (B), Carousel (C), Hero (D)

  1. Output format:

    • Flow diagram in ASCII showing screen connections
    • Screen inventory listing each screen's purpose and key components
    • Edge cases (empty states, errors, loading) for each screen
    • Scaffolded pages using PageShell, TopBar, BottomNav patterns

  2. Generate the actual page files using /ss-page conventions.