synthesis-design-coach

Guide hackathon builders through a five-phase human-centered design workflow.

Updated Mar 14, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/sodofi/design-thinking-skills --skill synthesis-design-coach
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Skill: synthesis-design-coach
Source: https://github.com/sodofi/design-thinking-skills/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sodofi/design-thinking-skills --skill synthesis-design-coach

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

The Synthesis Design Coach helps teams apply a practical, human-centered design thinking approach to

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided five-phase process (Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test) with templates and examples.
  • Quick references to personas, themes, and CROPS values to keep teams aligned.
  • Conversation patterns and prompts that steer builders toward user-centered discovery and actionable outcomes.

Quick Start

Describe Priya's situation in one sentence, map her pain points using an empathy map, and draft a 60-second user journey that highlights CROPS constraints.

Frequently Asked Questions about synthesis-design-coach

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I apply design thinking to a hackathon project?

Map user pain points by creating an empathy map based on a one-sentence user situation description. This Skill helps draft user journeys that highlight CROPS constraints to guide problem discovery.

What is the design thinking process for building Ethereum-ready applications?

The design thinking process for Ethereum-ready applications involves moving from user discovery to actionable design decisions using the five-phase workflow. It incorporates CROPS values and design-space frameworks to keep teams aligned.

Can I use design thinking coaching for team ideation and prototyping?

Yes, you can use design thinking coaching for team ideation and prototyping. This Skill provides conversation patterns and prompts that steer builders toward user-centered discovery and actionable outcomes across all five phases.

Do I need prior design thinking knowledge to use the five-phase workflow?

No prior design thinking knowledge is strictly required, as the Skill provides quick references to personas, themes, and CROPS values. It supports coaching interactions that help teams flow naturally from problem discovery to actionable decisions.

When should I not use a guided design thinking approach for project development?

A guided design thinking approach may not suit projects requiring immediate technical deployment without user research. It is structured for teams needing human-centered problem discovery, persona mapping, and iterative testing rather than rapid code generation.