shape

Run a structured discovery interview and produce a design brief.

7|1|Updated Apr 13, 2026

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: shape
Source: https://github.com/derekr/athr/tree/main/.claude/skills/shape
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/derekr/athr --skill shape-derekr

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Planning the UX and UI for a feature before coding is often rushed and error-prone. This Skill guides teams through a structured discovery interview to produce a design brief that clarifies design direction, constraints, and strategy for implementation.

Core Features & Use Cases

Structured discovery interview to surface user goals, constraints, and success metrics.
Produces a design brief that aligns designers, engineers, and stakeholders for the build.
Used during the planning phase to establish direction and guardrails before any code is written.

Quick Start

Run a guided discovery interview to generate a design brief that guides 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 design before coding a new feature?▼

A UX design brief is a planning document that establishes design direction, constraints, and strategy before coding begins, ensuring designers, engineers, and stakeholders are aligned on the feature implementation.

What is a design brief used for in the UX process?▼

How do I run a discovery interview to gather UI design requirements?▼

Yes, a structured discovery interview can gather UI design requirements by surfacing success metrics and design constraints, which are then documented to establish clear guardrails and strategy for the build phase.

Can I use a design brief to align engineers and stakeholders for a feature build?▼

A design brief aligns engineers and stakeholders by documenting the design direction, evaluation criteria, and strategy established during the planning phase, creating a shared guide for implementation across teams.

When should I start the UX discovery process for a new feature?▼

Start the UX discovery process during the planning phase, before any code is written, to establish design direction and guardrails that prevent rushed and error-prone implementation later.

Do I need to run a discovery interview before writing code?▼

Running a discovery interview before writing code establishes clear design direction, constraints, and evaluation criteria, ensuring the UI implementation avoids rushed and error-prone outcomes.