bmad-cis-design-thinking

Guide human-centered design processes with empathy-driven methodologies and iterative activities.

1|Updated Apr 27, 2026

Search Tags:#design thinking #prototyping #user experience #human-centered design #empathy-driven

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/peshay/portfolixir --skill bmad-cis-design-thinking-peshay

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: bmad-cis-design-thinking
Source: https://github.com/peshay/portfolixir/tree/main/.claude/skills/bmad-cis-design-thinking
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/peshay/portfolixir --skill bmad-cis-design-thinking-peshay

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python, resolve_customization.py, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the need for a structured and empathetic approach to design thinking, providing a comprehensive workflow for guiding users through the design thinking process.

Core Features & Use Cases

Design Thinking Workflow: Provides a step-by-step guide through empathy, definition, ideation, prototyping, and testing.
Empathy-Driven Methodologies: Encourages deep understanding of users and stakeholders before jumping to solutions.
Customization: Offers customization options through {project-root}/_bmad/custom/ directories for team and personal overrides.

Quick Start

Run the bmad-cis-design-thinking skill and follow the prompts to start a new design thinking session.

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 human-centered design process for my project?▼

To facilitate human-centered design, this Skill guides you step-by-step through empathy, definition, ideation, prototyping, and testing using empathy-driven methodologies. It supports workflow resolution and iterative design activities to help you build user-centric solutions.

What is empathy-driven design thinking and when do I need it?▼

Empathy-driven design thinking is a methodology that prioritizes deep understanding of users and stakeholders before jumping to solutions. You need it when structuring complex design processes to ensure user-centric outcomes through iterative activities.

Can I customize the design thinking workflow for my team?▼

Yes, you can customize the design thinking workflow by configuring overrides in the {project-root}/_bmad/custom/ directories. This supports team and personal customizations for your human-centered design sessions.

What is the best way to start a design thinking session?▼

The best way to start a design thinking session is to run the Skill and follow the prompts. It initializes a structured, step-by-step guide through empathy, definition, ideation, prototyping, and testing.

Does this design thinking workflow require Python to run?▼

Yes, this design thinking workflow requires Python and specific scripts like resolve_customization.py for execution. These dependencies are necessary to handle workflow resolution and user interaction.