discovery-questions

Generates structured kickoff question rounds for ambiguous design briefs.

Updated Aug 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Mjlike123/ui-prototype-workbench --skill discovery-questions-mjlike123
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Skill: discovery-questions
Source: https://github.com/Mjlike123/ui-prototype-workbench/tree/main/.agents/skills/monkren-design/skills/01-research/discovery-questions
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Mjlike123/ui-prototype-workbench --skill discovery-questions-mjlike123

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Starting design work on vague or incomplete briefs leads to misaligned output and wasted iterations. This Skill enforces a structured discovery protocol at project kickoff so the AI asks the right questions about goals, users, constraints, brand, and success criteria before building anything. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Five-Phase Question Protocol: Read attached materials first, decide whether questions are needed, build a scoped question set, format it as a structured form, then confirm answers before executing. - Mandatory Question Coverage: Always probes starting assets (UI kits, design systems, brand guides), variant counts, novelty level, adjustable parameters, and focus axes. - Context-Specific Question Banks: Provides tailored example questions for decks, landing pages, prototypes, and brand/aesthetic work. - Use Case: A user says "start a new landing page project" with no brief attached. The Skill triggers a kickoff round of 5-8 structured questions covering audience, desired user action, references, and mobile-vs-desktop priority before any design work begins. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to run the discovery-questions kickoff protocol before starting this new design project.

Frequently Asked Questions about discovery-questions

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I run a design discovery phase before starting a project?

Run a structured kickoff question round covering goals, users, constraints, brand assets, and success criteria. Read all attached materials first, then ask only questions whose answers would change the design direction, typically 3-10 per round.

What questions should I ask at a design project kickoff?

Always ask about starting assets (UI kits, design systems, brand guides), number of variants, novelty level, adjustable parameters, and focus axes. Add brief-specific questions such as audience for decks or desired user action for landing pages.

When should I skip discovery questions in a design workflow?

Skip questioning when the user has already provided complete context, the task is a small follow-up modification, or scope and constraints are already explicit. Asking redundant questions about attached materials erodes trust.

How many questions should a design discovery round include?

Match the round size to brief ambiguity: fully open briefs may need around 10 questions, while semi-formed ones need only 3-4. Cap rounds at 10-15 questions and never add filler questions whose answers would not change the output.

What format works best for asking structured design questions?

Use a structured form with multiple-choice questions as the default, including escape options like "explore a few options" and "you decide". Use visual SVG options for aesthetic choices, sliders for numeric ranges, and free text only for genuinely open questions.