Design Mode

Ship UI changes with a structured design pass before close

Design Mode runs a practical UI audit - tokens, contrast, motion, and component consistency - so shipped screens match your bar.

  • Design systems · marketing pages
  • Accessibility and motion checks
  • Fits before merge on UI-heavy work
design-audit.md - UI output
Scope“Audit pricing table + mobile nav”
AuditContrast, focus, breakpoints
FixesPatch components with diffs
VerifyRe-check before close
Design Mode

From UI drafts to an audit-backed pass

Use Design Mode when visual quality and accessibility are part of “done,” not an afterthought.

  • Check tokens, spacing, typography, and component reuse
  • Surface accessibility issues with actionable fixes
  • Catch motion and breakpoint regressions early
  • Keep findings beside the files you changed
  • Pair with Review or Strategy for higher-risk releases
Surface: Dashboard
UI area
Strictness
Output
design-audit.md
Preview
// Audit scope:
"Audit dashboard tables for contrast and focus order"
Findings:
- 3 cells fail contrast at AA on hover state
- Skip link missing on narrow breakpoint

Fix plan:
- Tokenize hover colors
- Add skip link + landmark order

Verify:
- Re-run audit on breakpoints sm/md/lg
1Scope
2Audit
3Fix
4Verify
5Close

What teams get from one Design pass

Fewer visual regressions

Catch spacing, color, and component drift before users do.

UI consistencyTokens

Accessibility that ships

Issues are listed with concrete remediation - not vague advice.

ActionableTestable

Design and eng on one page

Findings sit beside diffs so implementation stays traceable.

Shared contextTraceable

Best-fit scenarios

Use Design Mode on UI-heavy work

Marketing pages, dashboards, and forms are common first wins.

Brand-safe Accessible Motion-aware Faster polish
How it works

Run Design Mode in three moves

Treat UI quality as part of completion, not a separate project.

Scope the UI surface

Name pages, components, and acceptance criteria.

Run the audit

Collect structured findings with severity and rationale.

Verify before close

Re-check critical states after fixes land.

FAQ

Design Mode FAQ

Does Design replace designers?

No. It accelerates mechanical checks and consistency; taste and product judgment still lead.

Does this guarantee WCAG compliance?

No. It helps catch common issues early; your legal and accessibility program still owns attestation.

Can we pair this with Review?

Yes. Design focuses on UI structure; Review can cover broader quality signals on the same change.

Where should we start?

Pick one high-traffic UI surface with clear owners and re-check after one release cycle.

Pricing

Pricing

Use Design Mode within the same Kodus plans and usage model.

Team

For small teams.

$100/mo
  • 70M tokens / month
  • 2,500 iterations / month
  • Full routing + Review + Strategy
  • Bring your own local model
  • Teams (up to 2 members)
  • Priority support
  • Audit log access

Scale

For larger organizations.

$200/mo
  • 300M tokens / month
  • 7,500 iterations / month
  • Unlimited team members
  • All models + custom routing
  • Dedicated support channel
  • Early access to beta features
  • No annual contract
  • Tokens reset monthly
  • Switch plans anytime

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