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name: design-tesla
description: Apply the Tesla design system to UI code. Use when the user wants their interface to look like Tesla, says "make it look like Tesla", "tesla design", or references the Tesla aesthetic. Category: Automotive. Vibe: Radical subtraction, full-viewport photography, Universal Sans.
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# Tesla Design System

Apply the Tesla brand design system to generate pixel-perfect UI that matches the Tesla aesthetic.

## When to Use

- User says "make it look like Tesla" or "tesla style"
- User wants the Tesla design language applied to their project
- User references Tesla's visual aesthetic, colors, or typography

## How to Use

1. **Read the full design system**: Open `references/DESIGN.md` in this skill directory — it contains the complete Tesla design specification with 9 sections
2. **Apply exactly**: Use the exact hex codes, font stacks, spacing values, shadow systems, and component specs from the reference
3. **Follow the Do's and Don'ts**: Section 7 contains brand-specific guardrails
4. **Use the Agent Prompt Guide**: Section 9 has quick color references and ready-to-use component prompts

## Quick Reference

- **Category**: Automotive
- **Aesthetic**: Radical subtraction, full-viewport photography, Universal Sans

## Design System Sections

The `references/DESIGN.md` file contains:

1. **Visual Theme & Atmosphere** — mood, density, design philosophy
2. **Color Palette & Roles** — every color with semantic name, hex code, and function
3. **Typography Rules** — font families, full hierarchy table with sizes, weights, line-heights
4. **Component Stylings** — buttons, cards, inputs, badges, navigation with exact values
5. **Layout Principles** — spacing system, grid, containers, whitespace philosophy
6. **Depth & Elevation** — shadow levels, surface hierarchy
7. **Do's and Don'ts** — brand-specific design guardrails
8. **Responsive Behavior** — breakpoints, touch targets, collapse strategy
9. **Agent Prompt Guide** — quick color reference and ready-to-use prompts

## Precedence

When this skill is active, the Tesla design system overrides generic design rules for colors, typography, spacing, shadows, and component patterns. Generic rules still apply for motion choreography, performance guardrails, and anti-patterns not covered by this design system.