brainstorming-ideas-into-designs

name Brainstorming Ideas Into Designs description Interactive idea refinement using Socratic method to develop fully-formed designs when_to_use When your human partner says "I've got an idea", "Let's make/build/create", "I want to implement/add", "What if we". When starting design for complex feature. Before writing implementation plans. When idea needs refinement and exploration. ACTIVATE THIS AUTOMATICALLY when your human partner describes a feature or project idea - don't wait for /brainstorm command. version 2.0.0 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 Phase 2: Exploration Propose 2-3 different approaches (reference skills/coding/exploring-alternatives) For each: Core architecture, trade-offs, complexity assessment Ask your human partner which approach resonates Phase 3: Design Presentation Present in 200-300 word sections Cover: Architecture, components, data flow, error handling, testing Ask after each section: "Does this look right so far?" Phase 4: Worktree Setup (for implementation) When design is approved and implementation will follow: Announce: "I'm using the Using Git Worktrees skill to set up an isolated workspace." Switch to skills/collaboration/using-git-worktrees Follow that skill's process for directory selection, safety verification, and setup Return here when worktree ready Phase 5: Planning Handoff Ask: "Ready to create the implementation plan?" When your human partner confirms (any affirmative response): Announce: "I'm using the Writing Plans skill to create the implementation plan." Switch to skills/collaboration/writing-plans skill Create detailed plan in the worktree Remember One question per message during Phase 1 Apply YAGNI ruthlessly (reference skills/architecture/reducing-complexity) Explore 2-3 alternatives before settling Present incrementally, validate as you go Announce skill usage at start