design-shotgun

Generate multiple AI design variants and compare them on a review board.

Updated Jul 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/HexSleeves/skills --skill design-shotgun-hexsleeves
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: design-shotgun
Source: https://github.com/HexSleeves/skills/tree/main/skills/gstack-design-shotgun
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HexSleeves/skills --skill design-shotgun-hexsleeves

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you explore a product or interface idea from multiple directions instead of committing to the first draft, reducing blind spots and decision risk.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate Multiple Options: Produce several distinct AI design variants for the same concept so you can compare direction, layout, and tone.
  • Compare and Review: Open a comparison board, gather structured feedback, and make tradeoffs visible before choosing a path.
  • Iterate Quickly: Refine the strongest candidates after feedback and rerun the exploration cycle until the design direction is clear.
  • Use Case: A user asks for a new dashboard layout, and this Skill creates several visual approaches, presents them for review, and narrows the field to the most promising option.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to generate several design variants for your feature and guide you through comparing them.

Frequently Asked Questions about design-shotgun

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate multiple UI design variants for comparison?

To generate multiple UI design variants, the Skill produces several distinct AI visual approaches for the same concept, allowing you to compare layout and tone side by side before committing.

What is the best way to collect structured feedback on visual brainstorming options?

The best way to collect structured feedback on visual brainstorming options is using a comparison board, which makes tradeoffs visible and guides iterative refinement to converge on a stronger design direction.

Can I use design iteration to reduce decision risk for a new dashboard layout?

Yes, you can use design iteration to reduce decision risk for a new dashboard layout by exploring multiple directions instead of committing to the first draft, which minimizes blind spots.

How do I refine AI design variants after an initial feature design review?

To refine AI design variants after a feature design review, you rerun the exploration cycle by applying structured feedback to the strongest candidates until the visual design direction is clear.

When should I not use multiple design variants for a concept?

You should not generate multiple design variants when early optioning is unnecessary, as this iterative comparison process is specifically built for UI exploration and feature design reviews where tradeoffs matter.