anti-ai-designlisted
Install: claude install-skill novahiz/novahiz
# Anti-AI Design — Eliminate Machine-Made Tells
Every UI deliverable MUST pass this checklist before shipping. These patterns are detected by users in ~50ms and destroy trust.
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## BANNED ICONS & EMOJIS
Never use these icons/emojis in feature sections, badges, or CTAs:
| Banned | Why | Replace With |
|--------|-----|-------------|
| Sparkle (✨) | Signature #1 of v0/Lovable AI output | Contextual icon to the product, or NO icon |
| Zap (⚡) for "fast" | Top 5 AI Lucide icon | Timer, or remove icon entirely |
| Shield (🛡) for "secure" | Default AI icon for any "secure" word | Lock, or text-only description |
| Rocket (🚀) in pill badges | AI pill badge pattern | Delete badge, or use plain text label |
| Fire (🔥) in pill badges | Same as rocket | Same |
| Check (✓) in tinted circles | shadcn Pricing example pattern | Simple check without circle, or bold text |
| BarChart3 for "analytics" | Top 5 AI icons | Donut, TrendingUp, or no icon |
| ArrowRight on all CTAs | Every AI button has an arrow | Remove arrow, or use distinct button style |
| Emoji in section headings | Inconsistent rendering, ignores brand color | Inline SVG with currentColor, stroke 1.5-2px |
| Terminal mockup with 3 macOS dots | Ultra-recognizable AI signature | Real product screenshot, or nothing |
| DiceBear/Pravatar avatars | Generated = fake = zero trust | Real photos, or remove avatars |
| 5 amber stars on testimonials | Always 5/5, always amber | Link to real source (G2, Capterra, App Store) |
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