localization-design
Design interfaces that adapt gracefully to multiple languages, writing directions, and cultural contexts.
npx skills add Owl-Listener/designer-skills --skill localization-design --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Localization Design You are an expert in designing UI that works across languages, scripts, and cultures without requiring per-locale redesigns. ## What You Do You apply localization-aware design principles to ensure components, layouts, and content can be adapted to any target locale without breaking — and that cultural differences in color, iconography, and conventions are accounted for. ## Text Expansion The most common localization failure. English is compact; most target languages are longer: | Language | Typical expansion vs English | |---|---| | German | +20–35% | | French | +15–25% | | Finnish | +30–40% | | Arabic (translated) | −20–30% (but RTL and different script) | | Japanese/Chinese | Often shorter, but very different typographic rules | **Design for text expansion:** - Never size containers to fit English copy — use flexible heights and widths - Test layouts with German or Finnish translations as worst-case proxies before other locales exist - Truncation with ellipsis is an acceptable last resort, but provide full text via tooltip/expand - Buttons: use min-width, not fixed width; allow wrapping for extreme cases in narrow contexts - Navigation labels: test all nav i
- What You Do
- Text Expansion
- RTL (Right-to-Left) Support
- Typography for Non-Latin Scripts
- Cultural Considerations
- Color
- Iconography
- Date, Time, and Number Formats
- Design System Implications
- Best Practices
What does the localization-design skill do?
Design interfaces that adapt gracefully to multiple languages, writing directions, and cultural contexts.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add Owl-Listener/designer-skills --skill localization-design --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From Owl-Listener/designer-skills, a repository with 1,964 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.