brainstorming into designs

Brainstorming into designs transforms initial concepts into fully formed specifications through collaborative questioning and incremental validation. Start with project context, ask clarifying questions one at a time, present design sections of 200-300 words, then validate and iterate before moving forward.

Present 2-3 alternative design approaches with explicit trade-offs for each. This structured exploration prevents premature commitment to a single direction and surfaces hidden constraints or opportunities early, enabling informed validation decisions.

Guided questioning clarifies purpose, constraints, and success criteria upfront. Incremental validation after each design section ensures team alignment before proceeding, catching misalignment early when it's cheapest to fix.

Yes. The Skill applies across both early-stage ideation and refinement of existing designs. It scales from initial concept exploration to validating architectural decisions, accommodating varying levels of existing context.

Document validated designs to `docs/plans/YYYY-MM-DD-brainstorming-into-designs/design.md`. This creates an auditable record of decisions, reasoning, and alternatives considered, enabling future reference and onboarding.