ideate

Generate three distinct design concept directions from a brief and references.

488|76|Updated Jun 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/openai/role-specific-plugins --skill ideate-openai
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Skill: ideate
Source: https://github.com/openai/role-specific-plugins/tree/main/plugins/product-design/skills/ideate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/openai/role-specific-plugins --skill ideate-openai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Generate image-based visual alternatives and concept directions after the design brief has been confirmed, enabling rapid exploration of variants and visual remixes from provided context.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Context-driven ideation: Produce multiple concept directions grounded in the design brief and available assets.
  • Variant exploration: Create remixes and alternate visuals to satisfy different user requests.
  • Use Case: When a user asks for design variants, visual exploration, or image-generated approaches from provided context.

Quick Start

Generate three distinct concept directions based on the current brief and available references.

Frequently Asked Questions about ideate

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate visual design concepts from a product design brief?

Generate three distinct design concept directions by providing a product design brief alongside available reference assets. This enables rapid visual exploration and creates ready-to-image directions for downstream image generation.

Can I create design variants and visual remixes from provided context?

Yes, you can create design variants and visual remixes from provided context. The tool uses context-aware ideation to produce multiple alternate visual concepts grounded in your original design brief and attached assets.

What is context-aware ideation for product design?

Context-aware ideation for product design is the process of generating multiple concept directions grounded in a confirmed brief and available assets. It ensures generated visual explorations align with the provided references and constraints.

Does ideation work with attached assets and references?

Yes, ideation works with attached assets and references by routing to the provided context. It processes the available references to build prompts and outputs distinct design directions for visual exploration.

How many design concept directions do I get from a single brief?

You get three distinct design concept directions from a single brief. These variants and remixes are output as ready-to-image directions for downstream image generation tasks.

When do I need to generate visual alternatives for product design?

You need to generate visual alternatives for product design when the design brief is confirmed and you require rapid exploration of variants. This allows you to explore visual remixes and alternate approaches from provided context before image generation.