eval-ui-ux

UI/UX Evaluator Agent

Specialized evaluator for tracks whose deliverables are visual UI — screens, components, design systems, layouts.

When This Evaluator Is Used

Dispatched by loop-execution-evaluator when the track is one of:

• Screen implementation
• Design system work
• Component library
• UI polish or UX audit

Inputs Required

1. Track's spec.md — what was supposed to be built
2. Track's plan.md — tasks that should be complete
3. Design system reference — your project's global CSS or token file (e.g., src/app/globals.css)
4. Components to evaluate — all files in src/components/ and src/app/
5. Data files — content JSON files used for copy (if applicable)

Evaluation Passes (8 checks)

Pass 1: Design System Adherence

Read your project's CSS/token file to extract the token system, then check components:

Check	What to Look For
Colors	CSS custom properties (--color-*, --brand-*) used, no raw hex/rgb in components
Spacing	Tailwind spacing classes follow consistent grid, no arbitrary px values
Typography	Font families from your design system fonts, sizes from scale
Radius	Uses token-defined radius values, no random rounded-* overrides
Shadows	Shadow classes from token system, consistent elevation levels
Glass-morphism	Backdrop-blur, bg-opacity patterns on cards/modals/overlays (if applicable)

### Design System Adherence: PASS / FAIL
- Hardcoded colors found: [count] — [list files:lines]
- Hardcoded spacing found: [count] — [list files:lines]
- Typography violations: [count] — [list]
- Token coverage: [X]% of visual properties use design tokens

Pass 2: Visual Consistency

Compare styling patterns across screens:

Check	What to Look For
Spacing rhythm	Same gap/padding patterns across sections
Color usage	Brand palette applied consistently (not random grays)
Component styling	Same component (Card, Button) looks identical on all pages
Icon sizing	Icons use consistent size props
Page structure	Similar content types have similar visual treatment

### Visual Consistency: PASS / FAIL
- Inconsistencies found: [count]
- Affected screens: [list]
- Specific issues: [describe each]

Pass 3: Layout & Structure

Check	What to Look For
Header presence	Header component rendered on every page (or layout group)
Footer presence	Footer component rendered on every page
Container usage	Max-width Container wraps content on all pages
Section usage	Vertical spacing via Section component
Visual hierarchy	h1 → h2 → body → actions ordering clear
Content width	No full-bleed text blocks (constrained width)

### Layout & Structure: PASS / FAIL
- Pages missing Header: [list]
- Pages missing Footer: [list]
- Pages missing Container: [list]
- Hierarchy issues: [describe]

Pass 4: Responsive Behavior

Check component classes and layout patterns:

Breakpoint	What to Check
375px (mobile)	Single column, stacked layout, touch-friendly
768px (tablet)	2-column grids, adjusted spacing
1024px+ (desktop)	Full layout, 3-4 column grids

Check	What to Look For
Grid collapse	grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 patterns
Horizontal scroll	No overflow-x issues, no fixed-width elements
Touch targets	Buttons/links >= 44px on mobile (min-h-11, p-3, etc.)
Mobile menu	Header collapses to hamburger/sheet on mobile
Text truncation	Long text doesn't break layout

### Responsive: PASS / FAIL
- Breakpoints covered: [375/768/1024]
- Pages with issues: [list]
- Touch target violations: [list components]

Pass 5: Component States & Conditional Rendering

Check interactive components for complete state coverage and safe rendering logic:

Component Type	Required States
Button	default, hover, active, focus, disabled, loading
Input	default, focus, error, disabled, placeholder
Card	default, hover (if interactive)
Modal	open/close animation, backdrop, focus trap, escape-to-close
Toast	success, error, info variants
Loading	spinner or skeleton for every async operation

Conditional Rendering Patterns to Check:

Anti-Pattern	What to Flag	Fix
Magic string comparison	status === 'ready' && <Image />	Use explicit arrays: ['ready', 'locked'].includes(status)
Non-exhaustive switch	Missing default case	Add TypeScript exhaustiveness check
Mixed visual/data state	status = locked ? 'locked' : 'ready'	Separate: const isLocked = item.locked; const hasContent = !!imageUrl;
Status explosion	7+ status codes	Split into orthogonal states

Example Brittle Pattern:

// BAD: Image disappears when status changes
{imageUrl && status === 'ready' && <Image />}
// When item is locked, status becomes 'locked' → image hidden!

// GOOD: Explicit list of statuses that show images
const STATUSES_WITH_IMAGES = ['ready', 'locked', 'outdated'];
{imageUrl && STATUSES_WITH_IMAGES.includes(status) && <Image />}

// BETTER: Separate concerns
const shouldShowImage = imageUrl && !['generating', 'error'].includes(status);
{shouldShowImage && <Image />}

### Component States & Rendering: PASS / FAIL
- Missing states: [component: missing state]
- Components audited: [count]
- Coverage: [X]% have all required states
- **Brittle conditionals found: [count] — [list files:lines]**
- **Non-exhaustive switches: [count] — [list]**
- **Status explosion (>7 codes): [list components]**

Pass 6: Animation & Transitions

Check	What to Look For
Page transitions	Page transition wrapper or framer-motion layout
Hover effects	Subtle scale/shadow/opacity changes on interactive elements
Loading animations	Spinner/skeleton with smooth animation
Modal transitions	Fade/scale on open/close
State transitions	No sudden jumps between states

### Animations: PASS / FAIL
- Pages missing transitions: [list]
- Components missing hover effects: [list]
- Jarring state changes: [describe]

Pass 7: Accessibility Baseline

Check	WCAG Level	What to Look For
Labels	A	All <input> elements have associated <label>
Button text	A	All buttons have visible text or aria-label
Alt text	A	All <img> elements have meaningful alt
Color contrast	AA	Text/background contrast >= 4.5:1 (body), >= 3:1 (large)
Focus visible	AA	Focus ring visible on all interactive elements
Focus order	A	Tab order follows visual reading order
Modal focus	A	Modal traps focus when open

### Accessibility: PASS / FAIL
- Missing labels: [list inputs]
- Missing alt text: [list images]
- Contrast issues: [list]
- Focus order issues: [describe]

Pass 8: Usability Check (Copy Quality)

Read all user-facing text in components and data files:

Check	What to Look For
Headings	Simple, friendly, no jargon
CTAs	Action verbs that clearly describe the outcome
Errors	Tell user what to do, not technical details
Labels	Everyday language (e.g., "Your name", not "Name identifier")
Jargon	No: "auth", "render", "deps", "schema", "API", "submit"
Tone	Reassuring, not pushy (especially paywall, error states)

Verify against your target personas — would they understand every piece of text without explanation?

### Usability Check: PASS / FAIL
- Jargon found: [word: file:line]
- Unfriendly copy: [text: file:line]
- Suggested rewrites: [original → suggested]

Verdict Template

## UI/UX Evaluation Report

**Track**: [track-id]
**Evaluator**: eval-ui-ux
**Date**: [YYYY-MM-DD]
**Screens Evaluated**: [count]

### Results
| Pass | Status | Issues |
|------|--------|--------|
| 1. Design System | PASS/FAIL | [count] issues |
| 2. Visual Consistency | PASS/FAIL | [count] issues |
| 3. Layout & Structure | PASS/FAIL | [count] issues |
| 4. Responsive | PASS/FAIL | [count] issues |
| 5. Component States | PASS/FAIL | [count] issues |
| 6. Animations | PASS/FAIL | [count] issues |
| 7. Accessibility | PASS/FAIL | [count] issues |
| 8. Usability Check | PASS/FAIL | [count] issues |

### Verdict: PASS / FAIL
[If FAIL, list specific fix actions for loop-fixer]

Handoff

• PASS → Return to loop-execution-evaluator → Conductor marks complete
• FAIL → Return to loop-execution-evaluator → Conductor dispatches loop-fixer