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Dieter Rams MCP Server

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Dieter Rams MCP Server

An MCP server that evaluates product designs against Dieter Rams' 10 principles of good design.

Installation

npm install dieter-rams-mcp

Prerequisites

  • Node.js 16+

  • Python 3.7+

Install Python dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Related MCP server: Grumpy Senior Developer MCP

Usage

As MCP Server

npx dieter-rams-mcp

Programmatically

const { startMCPServer } = require('dieter-rams-mcp'); startMCPServer();

Claude Desktop Configuration

Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{ "mcpServers": { "dieter-rams": { "command": "npx", "args": ["dieter-rams-mcp"] } } }

Other MCP Clients

For other MCP clients, use:

  • Command: npx dieter-rams-mcp

  • Transport: stdio

  • Environment: Ensure Python 3.7+ and Node.js 16+ are available

Tools

evaluate_design

Complete evaluation against all 10 principles

{ "description": "A minimalist smartphone with clean lines and intuitive interface", "category": "consumer electronics" }

principle_check

Check specific principle with evidence

{ "description": "Tesla Model S dashboard with single touchscreen", "principle": 4, "evidence": "All controls accessible through one interface" }

get_principles

List all 10 principles - no parameters needed

suggest_improvements

Get improvement recommendations

{ "description": "Overcomplicated smart home app with 50+ buttons", "current_issues": ["Too many options", "Confusing navigation"] }

Example Outputs

evaluate_design Response

{ "overall_score": 7.2, "principle_scores": { "1": { "score": 8, "feedback": "Innovative use of gesture controls" }, "2": { "score": 9, "feedback": "Clearly serves user needs" }, "3": { "score": 7, "feedback": "Clean aesthetic but could be refined" } }, "summary": "Strong functional design with room for aesthetic improvement", "recommendations": ["Simplify color palette", "Reduce visual noise"] }

principle_check Response

{ "principle": 4, "score": 6, "passes": false, "feedback": "Interface requires too much learning", "evidence_analysis": "Single touchscreen reduces physical complexity but cognitive load remains high", "suggestions": ["Add voice commands", "Implement gesture shortcuts"] } ## The 10 Principles 1. Good design is innovative 2. Good design makes a product useful 3. Good design is aesthetic 4. Good design makes a product understandable 5. Good design is unobtrusive 6. Good design is honest 7. Good design is long-lasting 8. Good design is thorough down to the last detail 9. Good design is environmentally-friendly 10. Good design is as little design as possible *"Less, but better" - Weniger, aber besser* ### Learn More About Dieter Rams - [Wikipedia: Dieter Rams](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dieter_Rams) - [Vitsoe: Dieter Rams Principles](https://www.vitsoe.com/us/about/good-design) - [Book: Less and More - The Design Ethos of Dieter Rams](https://www.amazon.com/Less-More-Design-Ethos-Dieter/dp/3931936651) ## Troubleshooting ### Python Dependencies Not Found ```bash pip install -r requirements.txt

Or try:

python3 -m pip install -r requirements.txt

Permission Errors on macOS/Linux

sudo pip install -r requirements.txt

Python Command Not Found

  • Ensure Python 3.7+ is installed

  • Try python instead of python3

  • On Windows, ensure Python is in PATH

MCP Server Won't Start

  1. Check Node.js version: node --version (requires 16+)

  2. Verify Python imports: python3 -c "import fastmcp"

  3. Check file permissions on server.py

License

ISC License - see package.json for details.

Contributing

Issues and pull requests welcome. This is an open-source project for evaluating designs against timeless design principles.

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