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I’ve released humane-functionalism, a skill for AI coding agents that applies ideas from Danish functionalism to UI and UX. It starts with what someone needs to do and looks at how the interface supports them. That means clearer hierarchy, controls that are comfortable to use, feedback you can trust, and a way back when something goes wrong. It asks the agent to work with the product’s existing character and conventions, then check the changes against the actual task. The inspiration comes from Danish architecture and product design, with related lessons from Danish Modern furniture. Arne Jacobsen’s attention to the complete experience, from a building to its smallest interior details, translates into navigation, typography, and controls that belong together. Poul Henningsen’s care for how light is experienced informs the skill’s attention to visual comfort. Kaare Klint’s study of human proportions brings it back to the person using the thing. These are my interpretations for…

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