Frontend Design: Build Professional Interfaces That Don't Look AI-Generated

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Frontend Design

Summary

Most AI tools create websites that look... AI-generated. You know the look: purple gradients, too many shadows, and that generic "startup template" feel.

Instead, describe what you want. Claude builds interfaces that look like a real designer made them—clean, distinctive, and actually trustworthy.

Stop getting designs that scream "AI made this." Start getting interfaces people actually trust.

Avoids AI Clichés

No purple gradients, heavy shadows, or generic startup templates. Claude actively works against the patterns that make AI output look cheap.

Real Design Principles

Proper typography, whitespace, and color choices that follow what actual designers do—not what AI tools default to.

Production-Ready Code

Clean React and Tailwind CSS that works on mobile. Copy it straight into your project.

Pros

  • Build interfaces that avoid the "obviously AI-generated" look
  • Start with professional-quality output instead of iterating for hours
  • Get production-ready React and Tailwind code, not just mockups
  • Create consistent design across your entire application
  • No design experience needed—Claude applies the principles for you
  • Iterate with words instead of learning Figma

Cons

  • Works best with React and Tailwind—other frameworks may need manual adjustments
  • Highly custom brand designs still benefit from a professional designer
  • Generated code may need tweaks to match your exact component library

How to Use Frontend Design Skill

Skill command:
1

Install the Skill

Download the skill file to your project. Claude automatically discovers and activates skills from .claude/skills/ based on your requests—no manual invocation needed.

Example Prompt
curl -o .claude/skills/frontend-design.md https://raw.githubusercontent.com/anthropics/skills/main/skills/frontend-design/SKILL.md
2

Describe What You Want

Tell Claude what you're building. Be specific about the vibe you want—Claude will create designs that avoid the typical AI-generated look.

Example Prompt
Create a pricing page with three tiers (Starter, Pro, Enterprise) for a project management tool. Make it feel premium, not like a typical startup template.
3

Add Design References (Optional)

If you have brand colors or websites you like, mention them. Claude can match existing design systems or take inspiration from sites you admire.

Example Prompt
Style it like Linear or Notion—minimal, lots of whitespace, subtle animations. Use our brand color #1a1a2e for primary.
4

Review and Refine

Claude will generate the code. Preview it in your browser, then ask for changes. The skill works best with back-and-forth—you don't need to get it perfect on the first try.

Example Prompt
The cards feel too cramped. Add more padding and make the CTA buttons bigger. The tier names should stand out more.
5

Use the Code

Copy the component into your project. Claude generates clean, organized code that integrates smoothly with your existing React/Next.js setup.

Example Prompts

Real-world scenarios showing how to use Frontend Design effectively

Scenario: Exploring design styles before building

Your Prompt

/frontend-design Before we build the full page, show me 4 different style directions for a fintech dashboard. Give each a name and create a small preview card showing the color palette, typography, and overall vibe. I want to pick a direction before we go further.

Expected Outcome

Claude generates 4 distinct style cards (e.g., "Minimal Swiss", "Bold Fintech", "Soft Corporate", "Dark Premium") each with sample colors, fonts, and a mini preview so you can choose a direction before committing.

Scenario: Building a SaaS landing page

Your Prompt

/frontend-design Create a hero section for an AI writing assistant. Target audience is content marketers. Avoid the typical AI-tool look (no robots, no blue gradients). Make it feel editorial, like a premium publication.

Expected Outcome

Claude generates a hero with thoughtful typography, restrained colors, and a visual identity that stands apart from typical AI tool marketing.

Scenario: Designing a dashboard

Your Prompt

/frontend-design Build a dashboard overview for a customer support platform. Show key metrics (tickets, response time, satisfaction) and recent activity. Design for busy managers who need to scan info quickly.

Expected Outcome

Claude creates a dashboard with clear hierarchy, scannable cards, and a layout optimized for quick comprehension.

Scenario: Creating a settings page

Your Prompt

/frontend-design Design a settings page with sections for profile, notifications, billing, and team management. This is for enterprise software—professional and organized, not playful.

Expected Outcome

Claude produces a well-structured settings interface with clear navigation and enterprise-appropriate styling.

Scenario: Building a blog layout

Your Prompt

/frontend-design Create a blog post template focused on reading. Include title, author, date, featured image, body content with good typography, and related posts.

Expected Outcome

Claude generates a reader-friendly template with excellent typography and comfortable line lengths.

Frequently Asked Questions

It's an official skill that guides Claude to create professional, distinctive web interfaces. It avoids common AI design mistakes like generic gradients and excessive shadows, producing code that looks like a skilled designer made it.
No. You can describe what you want and iterate on designs without coding. You will need basic knowledge of running a React project to preview your designs in a browser.
The skill generates React components styled with Tailwind CSS. This is a widely-used combination that produces clean, maintainable code compatible with Next.js and most React projects.
This skill includes specific guidance to avoid AI aesthetic clichés. Standard AI tools produce generic interfaces. This skill actively works against those patterns to create more distinctive results.
Yes. Provide your brand colors, fonts, and design references, and Claude will adapt its output. For best results, share specific hex codes and examples of designs you like.
A simple component takes under a minute. A full page with multiple sections typically takes 10-20 minutes including iteration. Complex dashboards take longer as you refine.

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