brainstorming

To turn ideas into a concrete design before coding, clarify project goals and translate them into a design-ready brief. This structured workflow explores project context, asks clarifying questions, and proposes approaches before implementation begins.

The best way to scope features for complex projects with multiple constraints is applying a structured ideation workflow. It explores project context, asks clarifying questions sequentially, and proposes 2-3 design approaches with trade-offs and a recommended path.

To write a design doc from early-stage ideation, follow a workflow that explores context and proposes approaches. After selecting a recommended path, present design sections and write a design doc to transition to implementation via a planning step.

No specific tools or dependencies are required to use this brainstorming workflow. You simply describe your project goals, answer clarifying questions, and review proposed design approaches to produce a design-ready brief.

Yes, you can transition to implementation after the design review. The workflow transitions to implementation via a planning step and the writing-plans skill, ensuring the design doc is ready for development.

You should not use a structured design brief workflow for simple, single-constraint tasks that require no upfront design exploration. It is specifically built for complex projects needing detailed scoping, clarifying questions, and multiple approach comparisons.