Step through a task as a first-time user and identify where intent, discoverability, feedback, or interpretation will break down.

Run a cognitive walkthrough and create Beads issues from the findings. Converts walkthrough breakdowns (Q1-Q4 failures) into trackable Beads tasks with priorities and dependencies.

Build a conceptual model and create Beads issues from the findings. Converts ambiguities, overloaded concepts, and unclear states into trackable Beads tasks with priorities and dependencies.

Audit a prototype for cross-screen consistency in navigation, actions, states, patterns, and interaction rules.

Audit cross-screen consistency and create Beads issues from the findings. Converts consistency breaks and invariant violations into trackable Beads tasks with priorities and dependencies.

Audit all failure paths, edge cases, and non-happy-path states -- empty states, validation errors, permission failures, loading, undo, and recovery.

Audit failure paths and create Beads issues from the findings. Converts unhandled failure states, missing empty states, and broken recovery paths into trackable Beads tasks with priorities and dependencies.

Run a structured heuristic evaluation against a prototype or feature, severity-rank the issues, and recommend fixes.

Run a heuristic evaluation and create Beads issues from the findings. Converts Nielsen heuristic violations into trackable Beads tasks with priorities and dependencies.

Define the information architecture for a prototype -- sitemap, navigation model, grouping logic, labeling, and action placement.

Review information architecture and create Beads issues from the findings. Converts orphan screens, mislabeled navigation, and grouping problems into trackable Beads tasks with priorities and dependencies.

Map the key user journeys for a prototype, including happy paths, edge cases, decision points, and recovery flows.

Map user journeys and create Beads issues from the findings. Converts dead ends, missing recovery paths, and confusion points into trackable Beads tasks with priorities and dependencies.

Run a full HCI review pack and create Beads issues from the findings. Converts scorecard weaknesses and confusion risks into trackable Beads tasks with priorities and dependencies.

Define the state machines and lifecycles for all key entities in the system -- states, transitions, invalid transitions, and user-visible cues per state.