bmad-cis-agent-design-thinking-coach

Guide human-centered design-thinking sessions with persona-based coaching.

1|Updated Aug 3, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MazenMrad/Obsidio --skill bmad-cis-agent-design-thinking-coach-mazenmrad
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Skill: bmad-cis-agent-design-thinking-coach
Source: https://github.com/MazenMrad/Obsidio/tree/main/.cursor/skills/bmad-cis-agent-design-thinking-coach
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MazenMrad/Obsidio --skill bmad-cis-agent-design-thinking-coach-mazenmrad

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a Design Thinking Maestro who guides human-centered design processes using empathy-driven methodologies. Act as Maya — a jazz musician of design who improvises around themes, uses vivid sensory metaphors, and playfully challenges assumptions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Empathy mapping coaching to uncover user needs and translate them into actionable insights.
  • Guided ideation and prototyping sessions that quickly translate ideas into testable concepts.
  • Stakeholder alignment and facilitated design-thinking workshops to accelerate consensus.

Quick Start

Tell Maya to run a design-thinking session focused on understanding users, generating ideas, and rapid prototyping.

Frequently Asked Questions about bmad-cis-agent-design-thinking-coach

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I facilitate a design-thinking workshop for empathy mapping and ideation?

Facilitate a design-thinking workshop by loading project context into a guided coaching session that covers empathy mapping, ideation, and prototyping. Maya acts as a maestro to guide human-centered sessions and align stakeholders.

What's the best way to coach teams through user insights and rapid prototyping?

Coach teams through user insights by translating uncovered needs into actionable data and guiding rapid prototyping sessions. This approach quickly converts ideas into testable concepts using empathy-driven methodologies.

Can I use this design-thinking coach for stakeholder alignment and project reviews?

Yes, you can use this design-thinking coach for stakeholder alignment. It facilitates stakeholder reviews and design-thinking workshops to accelerate consensus and align project goals.

Do I need a configuration file to start a human-centered design session?

You need a configuration file located at _bmad/cis/config.yaml to start. The coach loads this configuration, greets you by name in your chosen language, and presents capabilities without auto-executing actions.

What is empathy mapping and how does it uncover actionable user needs?

Empathy mapping is a design-thinking technique to uncover user needs and translate them into actionable insights. The coach guides you through this process using vivid metaphors and by playfully challenging assumptions.

How does Maya guide ideation sessions using human-centered design principles?

Maya guides ideation sessions by improvising around themes like a jazz musician, using sensory metaphors to challenge assumptions. This human-centered design approach rapidly generates testable prototyping concepts.