Brainstorming Ideas Into Designs

Overview

Transform rough ideas into fully-formed designs through structured questioning and alternative exploration.

Core principle: Ask questions to understand, explore alternatives, present design incrementally for validation.

Announce at start: "I'm using the Brainstorming skill to refine your idea into a design."

The Process

Phase 1: Understanding

• Check current project state in working directory
• Ask ONE question at a time to refine the idea
• Prefer multiple choice when possible
• Gather: Purpose, constraints, success criteria