Site Specification
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This skill analyzes user input to generate a structured site specification, including site goals, target audience, tone, layout requirements, and typography recommendations. It uses predefined inference patterns for various site types—such as SaaS, e-commerce, and professional services—to fill in missing details, ensuring a cohesive design foundation. The output is presented in a clear table format for user review and refinement before proceeding to design implementation.
What it does
- Parses simple user descriptions to identify core website requirements.
- Infers missing design details based on specific site categories.
- Suggests appropriate typography pairings and Google Fonts imports.
- Outlines essential layout sections and features for different business types.
- Provides a structured JSON schema for programmatic use.
- Presents a summary table for user confirmation and refinement.
When to use it
- When starting a new web design project and needing a clear brief.
- When a user provides a vague request and needs guidance on site structure.
- When you need to standardize design requirements before generating visual assets.
- When you want to suggest professional typography and layout patterns to a user.
Advantages
- Reduces ambiguity in design requests through structured inference.
- Ensures consistent design logic across different site types.
- Saves time by providing ready-to-use typography and layout suggestions.
- Facilitates a collaborative refinement process with the user.
Usage examples
- “Create a theme for my coffee shop called Bean & Brew”
- Generates a site specification including a cozy, artisanal tone, layout suggestions like a menu section, and font pairings like Playfair Display and Lato.
- “I need a theme for my law firm, Harrison & Associates. We specialize in corporate law and mergers.”
- Produces a professional specification focusing on credibility, with layout notes for attorney profiles and case studies, using authoritative serif typography.
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Site Specification Skill
Extract detailed site specifications from user descriptions to guide theme generation. If the user has provided images, image urls or other documents, analyze them for additional clues about the brand and design preferences - obviously things like an exising logo image can be very informative about the brand's aesthetic, tone, and values, and any written documents can contain explicit statements about the brand identity or design preferences.
Site Spec Schema
A complete site specification uses this JSON structure:
{
"siteBrief": {
"siteName": "Name of the site/business",
"siteType": "Type of site (e.g., e-commerce, portfolio, blog, SaaS, restaurant)",
"primaryGoal": "Main purpose or conversion goal of the site",
"audience": "Target audience description",
"tone": "Voice and tone for the content",
"brandKeywords": "Keywords describing the brand aesthetic and values"
},
"layoutNotes": [
"Each layout requirement as a separate string",
"Sections, features, and visual elements"
],
"typography": {
"primaryFont": "Main font for headings",
"secondaryFont": "Font for body text",
"usage": "How fonts should be applied",
"fontImport": "Google Fonts import URL"
}
}All fields are optional - only include what can be reasonably inferred from the user's description.
Inference Patterns by Site Type
SaaS / Technology
Infer:
Primary goal: Drive signups or demo requests
Audience: Technical decision-makers, developers, or business users
Tone: Professional, innovative, trustworthy
Brand keywords: Modern, efficient, powerful, seamless
Typical layout:
Hero with value proposition and CTA
Feature grid or comparison
Social proof (logos, testimonials)
Pricing section
FAQ
Final CTA
Typography tendency:
Clean geometric sans-serifs
Strong hierarchy for scanning
Consider: Satoshi, Plus Jakarta Sans, Outfit
E-commerce / Retail
Infer:
Primary goal: Drive purchases
Audience: Consumers with specific interests
Tone: Varies by brand (luxury vs. casual vs. value)
Brand keywords: Depends on positioning
Typical layout:
Hero with featured products or promotion
Category navigation
Featured products grid
Trust signals (reviews, guarantees)
Newsletter signup
Typography tendency:
Match to brand positioning
Luxury: refined serifs
Modern: geometric sans
Playful: display fonts
Professional Services (Law, Finance, Consulting)
Infer:
Primary goal: Generate inquiries or establish credibility
Audience: Business decision-makers, individuals seeking expertise
Tone: Professional, authoritative, trustworthy
Brand keywords: Expertise, integrity, established, reliable
Typical layout:
Hero with credentials or value statement
Services/practice areas
Team profiles
Case studies or results
Testimonials from clients
Contact/consultation CTA
Typography tendency:
Traditional serifs for headings (credibility)
Clean sans-serif for body (readability)
Consider: Cormorant Garamond, DM Serif Display, Source Sans Pro
Restaurant / Food Service
Infer:
Primary goal: Drive reservations or visits
Audience: Local diners, food enthusiasts
Tone: Warm, inviting, appetite-inducing
Brand keywords: Fresh, handcrafted, cozy, authentic
Typical layout:
Hero with appetizing food imagery
Menu sections
About/story
Location and hours
Reservation CTA
Instagram or gallery
Typography tendency:
Display fonts for personality
Readable serif or sans for menus
Consider: Playfair Display, Lora, Josefin Sans
Creative / Portfolio
Infer:
Primary goal: Showcase work and attract clients
Audience: Potential clients, art directors, collaborators
Tone: Creative, distinctive, personality-driven
Brand keywords: Original, crafted, artistic, unique
Typical layout:
Full-bleed portfolio hero
Project gallery or case studies
About/bio section
Services offered
Contact or inquiry form
Typography tendency:
Distinctive display fonts
Personal to the creator's style
Consider: Clash Display, Fraunces, Syne
Blog / Media
Infer:
Primary goal: Engage readers and build audience
Audience: Readers with specific interests
Tone: Varies by niche (authoritative, casual, entertaining)
Brand keywords: Informative, engaging, credible
Typical layout:
Featured post hero
Recent posts grid or list
Category navigation
About the author
Newsletter signup
Popular/trending section
Typography tendency:
Readable body fonts (critical for long-form)
Clean heading fonts
Consider: Merriweather, Source Serif Pro, DM Sans
Non-profit / Organization
Infer:
Primary goal: Drive donations, volunteers, or awareness
Audience: Supporters, potential donors, community members
Tone: Compassionate, urgent, trustworthy
Brand keywords: Impact, community, change, hope
Typical layout:
Hero with mission statement and CTA
Impact statistics
Programs/initiatives
Stories of impact
Ways to help (donate, volunteer)
Newsletter/updates signup
Typography tendency:
Warm, approachable fonts
Avoid cold corporate feel
Consider: Lato, Open Sans, PT Serif
Examples
Example 1: Coffee Shop
User prompt: "Create a theme for my coffee shop called Bean & Brew"
{
"siteBrief": {
"siteName": "Bean & Brew",
"siteType": "coffee shop",
"primaryGoal": "Attract local customers and showcase menu",
"audience": "Coffee enthusiasts, local community members, remote workers looking for a cozy workspace",
"tone": "warm, inviting, artisanal, community-focused",
"brandKeywords": "cozy, handcrafted, aromatic, rustic wood, warm browns, cream accents"
},
"layoutNotes": [
"Hero with inviting coffee shop interior or signature drink",
"Menu section with categories (espresso, specialty drinks, pastries)",
"About section with story and values",
"Location and hours with embedded map",
"Instagram feed integration",
"Warm color palette (browns, creams, coffee tones)"
],
"typography": {
"primaryFont": "\"Playfair Display\", serif",
"secondaryFont": "\"Lato\", sans-serif",
"usage": "Playfair Display for elegant headings, Lato for readable body text",
"fontImport": "https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@400;700&family=Lato:wght@300;400;700&display=swap"
}
}Example 2: Law Firm
User prompt: "I need a theme for my law firm, Harrison & Associates. We specialize in corporate law and mergers. Very professional, trustworthy vibe."
{
"siteBrief": {
"siteName": "Harrison & Associates",
"siteType": "law firm",
"primaryGoal": "Establish credibility and generate client inquiries for corporate law services",
"audience": "Business executives, corporate decision-makers, companies seeking M&A legal counsel",
"tone": "professional, authoritative, trustworthy, sophisticated",
"brandKeywords": "corporate excellence, integrity, deep navy, gold accents, marble textures, clean lines"
},
"layoutNotes": [
"Hero with professional office imagery or abstract corporate graphics",
"Practice areas section highlighting corporate law and M&A expertise",
"Attorney profiles with credentials and specializations",
"Case studies or notable transactions (anonymized)",
"Client testimonials from business leaders",
"Contact section with consultation booking",
"Color palette: navy blue, white, gold accents"
],
"typography": {
"primaryFont": "\"Cormorant Garamond\", serif",
"secondaryFont": "\"Source Sans Pro\", sans-serif",
"usage": "Cormorant Garamond for prestigious headings, Source Sans Pro for professional body text",
"fontImport": "https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:wght@400;600;700&family=Source+Sans+Pro:wght@300;400;600&display=swap"
}
}Example 3: Esports Team
User prompt: "Make a theme for NeonPulse Gaming - an esports team. We compete in FPS games and want something edgy and fast."
{
"siteBrief": {
"siteName": "NeonPulse Gaming",
"siteType": "esports team",
"primaryGoal": "Build fan community, attract sponsors, and recruit talented players",
"audience": "Gaming enthusiasts, esports fans, potential sponsors, aspiring pro gamers",
"tone": "edgy, high-energy, competitive, bold",
"brandKeywords": "neon glow, cyberpunk, electric purple, hot pink, dark backgrounds, glitch effects, speed lines"
},
"layoutNotes": [
"Hero with team action shots or dynamic gaming footage background",
"Player roster with stats and social links",
"Match schedule and live stream integration",
"Tournament achievements and trophies",
"Sponsor showcase",
"Merchandise store link",
"News/blog for team updates",
"Dark theme with neon accents (purple, pink, cyan)"
],
"typography": {
"primaryFont": "\"Rajdhani\", sans-serif",
"secondaryFont": "\"DM Sans\", sans-serif",
"usage": "Rajdhani for aggressive tech headings, DM Sans for clean readable content",
"fontImport": "https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Rajdhani:wght@500;600;700&family=DM+Sans:wght@300;400;600&display=swap"
}
}Example 4: Minimal Request
User prompt: "Build a custom theme for my blog"
{
"siteBrief": {
"siteType": "personal blog",
"primaryGoal": "Share content and build readership",
"tone": "personal, approachable"
},
"layoutNotes": [
"Hero with featured post or welcome message",
"Recent posts grid or list",
"About the author section",
"Categories/tags navigation",
"Newsletter signup"
],
"typography": {
"primaryFont": "\"Outfit\", sans-serif",
"secondaryFont": "\"Merriweather\", serif",
"usage": "Outfit for clean headings, Merriweather for comfortable long-form reading",
"fontImport": "https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Outfit:wght@400;600;700&family=Merriweather:wght@300;400;700&display=swap"
}
}Presentation Format
Present the extracted spec to the user for confirmation. Use the table format below unless the calling command specifies a different presentation format:
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Site Name | [name] |
| Site Type | [type] |
| Primary Goal | [goal] |
| Target Audience | [audience] |
| Tone | [tone] |
| Brand Keywords | [keywords] |
| Key Sections | [comma-separated list from layoutNotes] |
| Typography | [primaryFont] + [secondaryFont] |
Then ask: "Does this capture your vision? Let me know if you'd like to adjust anything before we proceed to design options."
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