bmad-cis-design-thinking

Guides human-centered design thinking sessions through empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test phases.

Updated Mar 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ArchaonHW/MingGoRTS --skill bmad-cis-design-thinking-archaonhw
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: bmad-cis-design-thinking
Source: https://github.com/ArchaonHW/MingGoRTS/tree/main/.agents/skills/bmad-cis-design-thinking
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ArchaonHW/MingGoRTS --skill bmad-cis-design-thinking-archaonhw

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Teams often jump straight to solutions without understanding users, leading to products that miss real needs. This Skill structures a full design thinking session so insights, problem framing, ideation, prototyping, and testing happen in a disciplined, documented sequence. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Facilitated 7-Step Workflow: Walks through challenge definition, empathy building, problem framing (POV statements and How Might We questions), ideation, prototyping, user testing, and next-iteration planning. - Method Selection Guidance: Loads a design-methods.csv catalog and recommends 3-5 methods per phase matched to your constraints and context. - Structured Session Output: Saves a checkpointed Markdown report after every step using a template covering empathy maps, HMW questions, top concepts, testing plans, and success metrics. - Use Case: A product team exploring a new onboarding flow runs the session to synthesize user interview insights, generate 15-30 ideas, pick 2-3 concepts to prototype, and define a testing plan with 5-7 users. ## Quick Start Say "let's run design thinking" and describe the problem or opportunity you want to explore.

Frequently Asked Questions about bmad-cis-design-thinking

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

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How do I run a design thinking workshop with an AI facilitator?▼

Start by saying you want to run design thinking, then describe your challenge, users, and constraints. The facilitator guides you through seven steps from empathy to iteration planning, saving a structured Markdown report after each checkpoint.

What design thinking methods does the workflow recommend?▼

It loads a design-methods.csv catalog organized by phase and selects 3-5 methods per phase based on your resources, time constraints, and product type. You review the recommendations and pick which methods to apply.

What outputs does a design thinking session produce?▼

Each session generates a Markdown document containing the challenge statement, empathy map, POV statement, How Might We questions, generated ideas, top concepts, prototype description, testing plan, and action items with success metrics.

Can I customize the design thinking workflow steps?▼

Yes, customization is handled through a customize.toml file plus team and user override TOML files. You can add activation steps, persistent facts, and an on-complete action that merge with the defaults using structural merge rules.

When should I not use a full design thinking session?▼

Skip it when the problem is already well-defined with validated user research, or when you need a quick tactical fix rather than open-ended exploration. The workflow is designed for ambiguous challenges requiring empathy-driven discovery.