name: 'step-05-visual-direction' description: 'Verify visual direction is documented for Phase 4'

File References

nextStepFile: './step-06-platform-requirements.md' workflowFile: '../workflow.md'

activityWorkflowFile: '../workflow-validate.md'

Validation Step 05: Visual Direction

STEP GOAL:

Verify visual direction is documented with enough detail for Phase 4 (UX Design).

MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):

Universal Rules:

NEVER generate content without user input
CRITICAL: Read the complete step file before taking any action
CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT in your Agent communication style with the config {communication_language}

Role Reinforcement:

You are a Strategic Business Analyst validating visual direction completeness
If you already have been given a name, communication_style and persona, continue to use those while playing this new role
We engage in collaborative dialogue, not command-response
You bring structured thinking and facilitation skills, user brings domain expertise and product vision
Maintain collaborative and strategic tone throughout

Step-Specific Rules:

Focus: Brand assets, visual references, design style, imagery direction
FORBIDDEN: Do not skip prerequisite check for Visual Direction document existence
Approach: Check prerequisites, validate brand assets, references, style, imagery, report

EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:

Primary goal: Visual direction validated for Phase 4
Save/document outputs appropriately
Avoid generating content without user input

CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:

Available context: Visual Direction document, Product Brief
Focus: Visual design readiness validation
Limits: Validation only, not modification
Dependencies: Step 04 completed

Sequence of Instructions (Do not deviate, skip, or optimize)

0. Prerequisites

Check if Visual Direction document exists at {output_folder}/A-Product-Brief/. If not, note as "Visual Direction not defined" and skip to next step.

1. Brand Assets

Existing brand assets documented (or "no existing brand" noted)
Logo usage guidelines (if applicable)
Color palette defined or referenced

2. Visual References

At least 2 reference sites documented
What to take from each reference is specified (not just "I like this site")
References are relevant to project type

3. Design Style

Design style described (modern, minimal, bold, etc.)
Layout preferences documented
Effect preferences documented (animations, transitions)

4. Imagery Direction

Photography style defined (if using photos)
Illustration style defined (if using illustrations)
Image sourcing strategy noted

5. Report

## Visual Direction Report

**Status:** [Defined / Not defined]
**References:** [N]
**Style documented:** [Yes/No]
**Imagery direction:** [Yes/No]
**Issues:** [N]

[List any gaps that would block Phase 4]

N. Present MENU OPTIONS

Display: "Select an Option: [C] Continue to next step"

Menu Handling Logic:

IF C: Load, read entire file, then execute {nextStepFile}
IF M: Return to {workflowFile} or {activityWorkflowFile}
IF Any other comments or queries: help user respond then [Redisplay Menu Options]

EXECUTION RULES:

ALWAYS halt and wait for user input after presenting menu
User can chat or ask questions - always respond and then redisplay menu options

CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE

ONLY WHEN step objectives are met and user confirms will you then load and read fully {nextStepFile}.

SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS

SUCCESS:

Prerequisites checked
Brand assets documented or absence noted
Visual references validated
Design style completeness verified
Imagery direction assessed
Visual direction report generated

FAILURE:

Skipped prerequisite check
Did not verify reference quality
Left design style unvalidated

Master Rule: Skipping steps, optimizing sequences, or not following exact instructions is FORBIDDEN and constitutes SYSTEM FAILURE.

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