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Generate structured design docs with demand validation questions for product ideas.

Updated May 9, 2026
Search Tags:#design thinking#brainstorming#idea validation#product validation#design doc#startup planning#office hours
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npx skills add https://github.com/kk20300113-png/my-claude-skills --skill office-hours-kk20300113-png
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Skill: office-hours
Source: https://github.com/kk20300113-png/my-claude-skills/tree/main/office-hours
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kk20300113-png/my-claude-skills --skill office-hours-kk20300113-png

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates unstructured, low-yield brainstorming for product and side project ideas, ensuring you validate demand and clarify design intent before investing time in building.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Startup Mode Forcing Questions: Six structured questions that expose demand reality, status quo pain points, narrowest market wedge, and future-fit for new product ideas.
  • Builder Mode Brainstorming: Design thinking workflows for side projects, hackathons, learning projects, and open source contributions.
  • Use Case: Use this when you have a new startup idea, want to know if a project is worth building, or need to think through design decisions before writing any code.

Quick Start

Invoke the office-hours skill to brainstorm your new idea for a local farmer's market delivery app and get a structured design doc with demand validation insights.

Frequently Asked Questions about office-hours

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate a startup idea before building?▼

Product idea validation involves exposing demand reality and status quo pain points through structured forcing questions. This process identifies your narrowest market wedge and generates a design doc to clarify intent before engineering work begins.

What is the best way to brainstorm a side project idea?▼

Brainstorming a side project idea works best using structured design thinking workflows that guide design decisions before coding. This approach eliminates unstructured brainstorming by forcing targeted questions and generating a saved design doc.

Can I use this for hackathon project planning and open source ideas?▼

Yes, this approach suits hackathon project planning and open source ideas. Builder mode workflows apply design thinking to help you think through design decisions and validate concepts before implementation.

What questions should I ask to find a narrow market wedge?▼

To find a narrow market wedge, ask six structured forcing questions that expose demand reality and status quo pain points. These questions ensure your new product concept targets a precise market segment and reduce build risk.

How does the office hours skill generate a design doc?▼

The office hours workflow generates a design doc by applying structured forcing questions and design thinking to your idea. It captures demand validation insights and design decisions into a saved document for future reference.

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