bmad-cis-design-thinking

Guide teams through empathy-driven design thinking workflows from empathy to testing.

Updated Feb 11, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/mschuerig/peach-ios --skill bmad-cis-design-thinking-mschuerig
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Skill: bmad-cis-design-thinking
Source: https://github.com/mschuerig/peach-ios/tree/main/_bmad/cis/workflows/bmad-cis-design-thinking
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mschuerig/peach-ios --skill bmad-cis-design-thinking-mschuerig

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The Design Thinking Facilitation Skill provides structured guidance to run human-centered design sessions, helping teams learn to empathize with users, frame problems, and iteratively prototype solutions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Empathy-driven workflow: Guides users through empathy, definition, ideation, prototyping, and testing.
  • Reusable templates: A ready-to-use design thinking session outline and a template for documenting insights and decisions.
  • Facilitation-First approach: Keeps participants focused on user needs, avoiding premature judgments.
  • Use Cases: Teams launching new products, service design, or classroom workshops seeking a guided design-thinking process.

Quick Start

Initiate a design-thinking session by stating your challenge and selecting empathy methods.

Frequently Asked Questions about bmad-cis-design-thinking

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I facilitate a design thinking workshop for product teams?

To run a design thinking session, state your challenge and select empathy methods to start a guided workflow. This approach uses a reusable template and design-methods reference to structure the session from empathy to testing.

What is the best way to structure user research and empathy mapping during ideation?

Apply an empathy-driven workflow using a facilitation-first approach to structure user research. This keeps participants focused on user needs during empathy mapping and prevents premature judgments before ideation.

Can I use this design thinking workflow for classroom education and service design?

This structured design thinking workflow suits classroom workshops and service design contexts. It provides a guided process for teams needing iterative collaboration from empathy to testing.

How do we keep workshop participants focused on user needs without premature judgments?

Use a facilitation-first approach to keep participants focused on user needs and avoid premature judgments. This methodology provides structured guidance to help teams empathize with users before framing problems.

Do I need a predefined challenge to start a human-centered design session?

Yes, you need a predefined challenge to start a human-centered design session. Initiate the workflow by stating your challenge and selecting empathy methods to guide the collaborative process.

Does the design thinking process include tools for rapid prototyping and testing?

Yes, the design thinking process includes an executable prototype for rapid, iterative collaboration. It guides teams through a complete workflow from empathy to testing to refine solutions.