office-hours

Guide founders through a phased workflow to produce design documents.

Updated Mar 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Batsirai/adoro-studios --skill office-hours-batsirai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: office-hours
Source: https://github.com/Batsirai/adoro-studios/tree/main/Skills/office-hours
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Batsirai/adoro-studios --skill office-hours-batsirai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Converts vague product ideas into structured, handoff-ready design docs through a disciplined, mentor-backed office hours workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided multi-phase process (Phase 1: Context Gathering, Phase 2: Premise Challenge, Phase 4: Alternatives Generation, Phase 5: Design Doc, Phase 6: Handoff)
  • Interactive AskUserQuestion-driven prompts to elicit demand, status quo, and future-fit signals
  • Outputs a design document draft plus a concrete action assignment and success criteria

Quick Start

Provide a concise idea and goal to kick off Phase 1, then proceed through the six-phase workflow to produce a handoff-ready design doc.

Frequently Asked Questions about office-hours

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn a vague startup idea into a structured design doc?

You can convert a vague startup idea into a structured design doc by using a phased office-hours workflow that guides you through context gathering, premise challenging, and alternatives generation to produce a handoff-ready document with success criteria.

What is the office hours workflow for vetting product ideas?

The office hours workflow for vetting product ideas is a multi-phase process that uses interactive prompts to elicit demand, status quo, and future-fit signals, ultimately outputting a draft design document with recommended next steps.

Can I use a phased design doc process for hackathon or research projects?

Yes, you can use this phased design doc process for hackathons, intrapreneurship, and research projects. It applies structured phases and interactive prompts to vet ideas and produce actionable design documents regardless of the project type.

How do I prepare a design document for developer handoff?

Preparing a design document for developer handoff requires defining clear premises, evaluating design alternatives, and establishing concrete success criteria. The final phase outputs a draft design document alongside a concrete action assignment for the receiving team.

What is the best way to challenge premises when designing a new product?

The best way to challenge premises when designing a new product is to use interactive prompts that elicit demand signals and evaluate the status quo. This ensures your core assumptions are vetted before committing to a specific design direction.

Do I need to provide a fully fleshed out idea to start generating a design doc?

No, you do not need a fully fleshed out idea to start generating a design doc. You can provide a concise idea and goal to kick off the initial context gathering phase, and the interactive prompts will help draw out the necessary details.