design-thinker

Apply IDEO-style design thinking to define problems and generate validated solution concepts.

Updated Apr 14, 2026

Search Tags:#prototyping #design-thinking #double-diamond #jtbd #empathy-mapping #gv-sprint

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npx skills add https://github.com/NS-Vandana/Med-Save-Hub --skill design-thinker-ns-vandana

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Skill: design-thinker
Source: https://github.com/NS-Vandana/Med-Save-Hub/tree/main/secondary_skills/design-thinker
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NS-Vandana/Med-Save-Hub --skill design-thinker-ns-vandana

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides a structured, human-centered approach to define ambiguous product problems, surface real user insights, and converge on validated solutions so teams avoid building the wrong thing beautifully.

Core Features & Use Cases

Framework guidance for Double Diamond, GV Design Sprint, and JTBD Switch Interviews to pick the right process based on timeline and problem definition.
Tools and artifacts including HMW statements, Crazy 8s ideation, assumption mapping, empathy maps, 5-act test scripts, forces diagrams, solution concept matrices, and prototype plans.
Canvas presentation rules and layout conventions for clear, skimmable synthesis boards used in workshops and stakeholder presentations.

Quick Start

Run a JTBD-style interview guide to reconstruct a recent purchase or churn event and produce a Forces Diagram and HMW statement for the core problem.

Frequently Asked Questions about design-thinker

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

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How do I apply design thinking to solve ambiguous product problems?▼

Design thinking applies a human-centered approach to define ambiguous product problems and converge on validated solutions using HMW statements, empathy maps, and assumption mapping so teams avoid building the wrong thing.

What's the best way to run a JTBD Switch Interview for user research?▼

Run a JTBD Switch Interview to reconstruct a recent purchase or churn event, then produce a Forces Diagram and HMW statement to surface real user insights and define the core problem.

How does the Double Diamond process work for product discovery?▼

The Double Diamond process guides product teams through divergent and convergent phases to research, prioritize, prototype, and test ideas, outputting solution concept matrices and prototype plans for validated concepts.

Can I use GV Design Sprint methods to prototype and test ideas quickly?▼

GV Design Sprint methods support rapid ideation through Crazy 8s and assumption mapping, allowing product teams to generate prototype plans and 5-act test scripts for quick idea validation.

Do I need workshop canvas templates for stakeholder presentations?▼

Workshop canvas templates provide presentation rules and layout conventions for clear, skimmable synthesis boards used to communicate design thinking outputs like empathy maps and forces diagrams to stakeholders.

How do I create HMW statements from user research findings?▼

Create HMW statements by synthesizing user research through empathy mapping and JTBD interviews, translating ambiguous user insights into actionable problem definitions for ideation.