bmad-cis-design-thinking

Guides human-centered design thinking sessions through empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test phases.

Updated Mar 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ArchaonHW/MingGoRTS --skill bmad-cis-design-thinking-archaonhw
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: bmad-cis-design-thinking
Source: https://github.com/ArchaonHW/MingGoRTS/tree/main/.agents/skills/bmad-cis-design-thinking
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ArchaonHW/MingGoRTS --skill bmad-cis-design-thinking-archaonhw

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Teams often jump straight to solutions without understanding users, leading to products that miss real needs. This Skill structures a full design thinking session so insights, problem framing, ideation, prototyping, and testing happen in a disciplined, documented sequence. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Facilitated 7-Step Workflow: Walks through challenge definition, empathy building, problem framing (POV statements and How Might We questions), ideation, prototyping, user testing, and next-iteration planning. - Method Selection Guidance: Loads a design-methods.csv catalog and recommends 3-5 methods per phase matched to your constraints and context. - Structured Session Output: Saves a checkpointed Markdown report after every step using a template covering empathy maps, HMW questions, top concepts, testing plans, and success metrics. - Use Case: A product team exploring a new onboarding flow runs the session to synthesize user interview insights, generate 15-30 ideas, pick 2-3 concepts to prototype, and define a testing plan with 5-7 users. ## Quick Start Say "let's run design thinking" and describe the problem or opportunity you want to explore.

Frequently Asked Questions about bmad-cis-design-thinking

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

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How do I run a design thinking workshop with an AI facilitator?

Start by saying you want to run design thinking, then describe your challenge, users, and constraints. The facilitator guides you through seven steps from empathy to iteration planning, saving a structured Markdown report after each checkpoint.

What design thinking methods does the workflow recommend?

It loads a design-methods.csv catalog organized by phase and selects 3-5 methods per phase based on your resources, time constraints, and product type. You review the recommendations and pick which methods to apply.

What outputs does a design thinking session produce?

Each session generates a Markdown document containing the challenge statement, empathy map, POV statement, How Might We questions, generated ideas, top concepts, prototype description, testing plan, and action items with success metrics.

Can I customize the design thinking workflow steps?

Yes, customization is handled through a customize.toml file plus team and user override TOML files. You can add activation steps, persistent facts, and an on-complete action that merge with the defaults using structural merge rules.

When should I not use a full design thinking session?

Skip it when the problem is already well-defined with validated user research, or when you need a quick tactical fix rather than open-ended exploration. The workflow is designed for ambiguous challenges requiring empathy-driven discovery.