shape

Conduct a structured discovery interview and produce a design brief.

1|1|Updated Apr 13, 2026

Search Tags:#design #planning #ui #discovery #handoff #ux #design-brief

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npx skills add https://github.com/Cheggin/request-for-startups --skill shape-cheggin

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: shape
Source: https://github.com/Cheggin/request-for-startups/tree/main/skills/shape
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Cheggin/request-for-startups --skill shape-cheggin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Plan the UX and UI for a feature by conducting a structured discovery interview and producing a design brief that guides implementation, ensuring thinking precedes building.

Core Features & Use Cases

Discovery Interview: extract goals, constraints, and success metrics to inform design decisions.
Design Brief Output: generate a structured artifact that defines scope, requirements, and criteria for evaluation.
Handoff & Alignment: provide a product-ready brief that can be used by designers and engineers via /impeccable or other implementation skills.

Quick Start

Describe a feature you want to shape, then run the design brief flow to generate a plan for implementation.

Frequently Asked Questions about shape

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I plan UX and UI for a feature before writing any code?▼

To plan UX and UI effectively, you can use a structured discovery interview to extract goals and constraints, then produce a design brief that establishes design direction and strategy before implementation begins.

What is the best way to create a design brief for product handoff?▼

The best way to create a design brief for handoff is to run a structured discovery process that gathers context and phase-based outputs, resulting in a product-ready artifact for designers and developers.

Can I use a design brief to align developers and designers on feature scope?▼

Yes, a structured design brief aligns developers and designers by providing a governed document that defines feature scope, constraints, and evaluation criteria for seamless implementation handoff.

Does conducting a discovery interview help with UX planning?▼

Conducting a discovery interview helps with UX planning by extracting specific goals, constraints, and success metrics needed to inform and validate design decisions before the building phase starts.

When do I need a structured design brief instead of jumping straight into UI design?▼

You need a structured design brief during the planning phase when you must establish design direction and strategy for a feature, ensuring that thorough thinking precedes any actual building or coding.