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office-hours

Guide brainstorming sessions with structured prompts and save design documents.

Updated Apr 8, 2026
Search Tags:#design thinking#brainstorming#project planning#idea generation#office hours
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sadie100/claude-dotfiles --skill office-hours-sadie100
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: office-hours
Source: https://github.com/sadie100/claude-dotfiles/tree/main/skills/office-hours
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sadie100/claude-dotfiles --skill office-hours-sadie100

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires Bash, Read, Grep, Glob, Write, Edit, AskUserQuestion, WebSearch, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill aids in brainstorming and design thinking sessions, providing structured guidance to explore and refine ideas.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Brainstorming Mode: Offers six forcing questions to expose demand reality, status quo, narrowest wedge, observation, and future-fit.
  • Builder Mode: Facilitates design thinking brainstorming for side projects, hackathons, learning, and open source.
  • Documentation: Automatically saves a design document after sessions.

Quick Start

Run the office-hours skill to initiate a brainstorming session and provide your idea. The skill will guide you through various questions and prompts to refine your thought.

Frequently Asked Questions about office-hours

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure a brainstorming session to validate project ideas?▼

Brainstorming sessions can be structured using six forcing questions that expose demand reality, status quo, narrowest wedge, observation, and future-fit. This method guides you through refining ideas systematically rather than relying on freeform discussion.

Can I use design thinking prompts for hackathon or side project planning?▼

Yes, design thinking prompts support hackathons, side projects, learning, and open source initiatives through a Builder Mode. This mode facilitates structured brainstorming specifically tailored for building and developing new project concepts.

What is the best way to document design thinking sessions automatically?▼

Design thinking sessions can be documented automatically by saving a generated design document after the brainstorming concludes. This eliminates manual note-taking and ensures your session insights are captured for future reference.

Does this brainstorming guidance require user interaction during the session?▼

Yes, the brainstorming guidance requires user interaction for providing input and making decisions throughout the session. The structured prompts ask questions that need your direct responses to refine ideas effectively.

How do I start a design thinking brainstorm with an initial idea?▼

To start a design thinking brainstorm, initiate the session and provide your initial idea. The system will then guide you through various questions and prompts to explore and refine your thought process step by step.

Can I integrate external tools for deeper analysis during project planning?▼

Yes, external tool integration is supported for deeper analysis during project planning sessions. This allows you to combine structured brainstorming prompts with external resources to enhance your design thinking workflow.

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