# UI Audit Framework

A comprehensive UI design decision-making framework. Use for rapid, intentional interface design.

## When to Use

- Making UI/UX design decisions under time pressure
- Evaluating design trade-offs with business context
- Choosing appropriate UI patterns for specific problems
- Reviewing designs for completeness and quality

## Core Process

1. **Weigh Information** — Institutional knowledge → User familiarity → Research
2. **Narrow Options** — Eliminate conflicts, prioritize by macro bet alignment
3. **Execute** — Apply relevant checklist + patterns

## Reference Files

Load as needed:

| Category | File |
|----------|------|
| Core Framework | `references/00-core-framework.md` |
| New Interfaces | `references/10-checklist-new-interfaces.md` |
| Fidelity | `references/11-checklist-fidelity.md` |
| Visual Style | `references/12-checklist-visual-style.md` |
| Visual Hierarchy | `references/23-patterns-visual-hierarchy.md` |
| Social Proof | `references/24-patterns-social-proof.md` |
| Navigation | `references/31-patterns-navigation.md` |

## Macro Bets

| Bet | Design Implication |
|-----|-------------------|
| **Velocity** | Reuse patterns, find metaphors |
| **Efficiency** | Design systems, reduce WIP |
| **Accuracy** | Stronger research, instrumentation |
| **Innovation** | Novel patterns, cross-domain inspiration |