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brainstorming

Guide one-question-at-a-time brainstorming to produce design documents with acceptance criteria.

1|Updated Mar 8, 2026
Search Tags:#design#planning#brainstorming#collaboration#requirements#product-management
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tense-i/stock-market-simulator --skill brainstorming-tense-i
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Skill: brainstorming
Source: https://github.com/tense-i/stock-market-simulator/tree/main/skills/brainstorming
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tense-i/stock-market-simulator --skill brainstorming-tense-i

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill guides teams to transform ideas into thoroughly considered design concepts by exploring context, asking clarifying questions one at a time, and building a design with user-approved specs before any implementation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Understand project context and constraints to refine ideas.
  • Propose 2-3 design approaches with trade-offs, then present a chosen plan for approval.
  • Produce a design document and acceptance criteria suitable for review and handoff.

Quick Start

Outline a complete design plan for the current idea and obtain user approval before any implementation.

Frequently Asked Questions about brainstorming

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn a raw product idea into a structured design brief?▼

To turn a raw idea into a structured design brief, use a guided brainstorming process that explores project context, asks clarifying questions one at a time, and proposes approaches with trade-offs before producing a vetted design plan.

What is the best way to brainstorm design approaches for early-stage feature proposals?▼

The best way to brainstorm design approaches for feature proposals is through a design-first workflow that clarifies requirements one question at a time, proposes 2-3 architectural options with trade-offs, and secures user approval before implementation.

Can I use a guided brainstorming workflow for cross-functional architectural explorations?▼

Yes, guided brainstorming workflows are applicable to early-stage concepts and architectural explorations across cross-functional teams, enforcing a design-first approach to refine requirements and constraints before any coding begins.

How do I generate design documents and acceptance criteria for handoff?▼

You generate design documents and acceptance criteria by finalizing a user-approved design plan from a structured brainstorming session, producing detailed specs suitable for review and transition to implementation.

Why should I explore project context before proposing a design plan?▼

Exploring project context before proposing a design plan ensures constraints are understood and ideas are refined, preventing premature implementation by establishing user-approved specs through a one-question-at-a-time validation process.

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