Establish Visual Hierarchy

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establish-visual-hierarchy

Determine what UI element draws attention first, second, third using size, weight, color, and de-emphasis strategies

Overview

Publisher	gnurio
Repository	`refactoring-ui-plugin`
Skill name	`establish-visual-hierarchy`
Stars	453
Forks	16
Bundled files	Instructions only
Links	Skill source Repository Homepage

Markdown instructions
A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.
Works with any LLM
AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.
Self-contained
Everything the model needs lives in the instructions — no extra files to sync.
Open source
Published by gnurio on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Establish Visual Hierarchy AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
https://github.com/gnurio/refactoring-ui-plugin/tree/main/skills/01-establish-visual-hierarchy
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

Store

Installed

Skills

Add skills

Import one or more skills from a public GitHub folder or a local .skill or .zip archive, or SKILL.md file.

From GitHub URLFrom .skill, .zip, or SKILL.md

GitHub repo or folder

https://github.com/gnurio/refactoring-ui-plugin/tree/main/skills/01-establish-visual-hierarchy

Points to a single skill folder, or any folder that contains multiple skills. Public repos only.

CancelContinue

Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/gnurio/refactoring-ui-plugin.git /tmp/refactoring-ui-plugin
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/refactoring-ui-plugin/skills/01-establish-visual-hierarchy .claude/skills/establish-visual-hierarchy

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Establish Visual Hierarchy in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Establish Visual Hierarchy on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Establish Visual Hierarchy is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

Loaded only when it is needed
The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.
Switch models mid-chat
Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Skill: Establish Visual Hierarchy

Purpose

Determine what UI element should draw attention first, second, third. Visual hierarchy controls the order in which users process information using size, weight, color, and de-emphasis strategies.

Quick Reference

Strategy	When to Use
Size + Weight	Primary headlines, important CTAs
Color Contrast	Secondary content, supporting text
De-emphasize	When primary isn't standing out
Weight/Contrast Balance	Icons next to text, borders

Execution Workflow

Step 1: Identify Primary Element

What is the single most important thing on this screen?
What action should the user take?
What information is critical?

Step 2: Assess Current Hierarchy

Check visual weight of each element:

Size: Larger = more attention
Weight: Bolder = more importance
Color: Higher contrast = more prominent
Whitespace: More surrounding space = stands out

Step 3: Apply Multi-Factor Hierarchy

Don't rely on size alone:

Use weight (600-700) for emphasis
Use color (grey scale) to de-emphasize
Keep sizes reasonable

Step 4: De-emphasize Competitors

If primary element isn't standing out:

Reduce contrast of surrounding elements
Use softer colors for secondary content
Remove unnecessary backgrounds

Decision Criteria

PASS

Most important element has highest visual weight
Hierarchy uses weight/color, not just size
Surrounding elements are subdued
Clear visual path: primary → secondary → tertiary

FAIL

Relying solely on font size
Everything equally emphasized
Critical elements buried
Decorative elements competing

Common Patterns

Pattern: Marketing Page Hero


H1: 48px, weight 700, dark    ← Primary
CTA: 16px, solid brand color  ← Secondary
Body: 16px, weight 400, grey  ← Tertiary

Pattern: Dashboard Card


Metric: 32px, weight 700      ← Primary
Label: 14px, weight 400, grey ← Secondary
Action: Text link, brand color ← Tertiary

Anti-Patterns

Anti-Pattern	Why It Fails	Fix
Logo larger than headline	Brand over value	Reduce logo, increase headline
60px headline, 12px body	Size extremes	Use 40px + weight, 16px body
All bold text	Nothing stands out	Use weight hierarchy
Large section titles	Content buried	Make titles smaller than content

References

references/size-isnt-everything.md
references/emphasize-by-de-emphasizing.md
references/ignore-document-hierarchy.md

Examples

See examples/visual-hierarchy/ for before/after cases.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Establish Visual Hierarchy AI skill do?

Determine what UI element draws attention first, second, third using size, weight, color, and de-emphasis strategies

Why use Establish Visual Hierarchy on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Establish Visual Hierarchy is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Establish Visual Hierarchy in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/gnurio/refactoring-ui-plugin/tree/main/skills/01-establish-visual-hierarchy. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Establish Visual Hierarchy?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Establish Visual Hierarchy?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Establish Visual Hierarchy with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Establish Visual Hierarchy AI skill free?

It is published on GitHub by gnurio. Check the repository for licensing terms. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

Skill: Establish Visual Hierarchy

Purpose

Quick Reference

Execution Workflow

Step 1: Identify Primary Element

Step 2: Assess Current Hierarchy

Step 3: Apply Multi-Factor Hierarchy

Step 4: De-emphasize Competitors

Decision Criteria

PASS

FAIL

Common Patterns

Pattern: Marketing Page Hero

Pattern: Dashboard Card

Anti-Patterns

References

Examples

Frequently asked questions

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