# bmad-cis-design-thinking

> Guide human-centered design processes using empathy-driven methodologies. This workflow walks through the design thinking phases - Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test - to create solutions deeply rooted in user needs.

- Author: Jack-R-Hong
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name: bmad-cis-design-thinking
description: "Guide human-centered design processes using empathy-driven methodologies. This workflow walks through the design thinking phases - Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test - to create solutions deeply rooted in user needs."
license: MIT
compatibility: opencode
metadata:
  source: "bmad-method"
  module: "cis"
  workflow: "design-thinking"
  standalone: "true"
---

# design-thinking Workflow

Guide human-centered design processes using empathy-driven methodologies. This workflow walks through the design thinking phases - Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test - to create solutions deeply rooted in user needs.

**Author:** BMad

## How to Use

This skill provides a structured workflow. Follow the steps below:

## Workflow Steps

### Step 1: Gather context and define design challenge

### Step 2: EMPATHIZE - Build understanding of users

### Step 3: DEFINE - Frame the problem clearly

### Step 4: IDEATE - Generate diverse solutions

### Step 5: PROTOTYPE - Make ideas tangible

### Step 6: TEST - Validate with users

### Step 7: Plan next iteration

## Output Template

Use the following template structure for output:

```markdown
# Design Thinking Session: {{project_name}}

**Date:** {{date}}
**Facilitator:** {{user_name}}
**Design Challenge:** {{design_challenge}}

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## 🎯 Design Challenge

{{challenge_statement}}

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## 👥 EMPATHIZE: Understanding Users

### User Insights

{{user_insights}}

### Key Observations

{{key_observations}}

### Empathy Map Summary

{{empathy_map}}

---

## 🎨 DEFINE: Frame the Problem

### Point of View Statement

{{pov_statement}}

### How Might We Questions

{{hmw_questions}}

### Key Insights

{{problem_insights}}

---

## 💡 IDEATE: Generate Solutions

### Selected Methods

{{ideation_methods}}

### Generated Ideas

{{generated_ideas}}

### Top Concepts

{{top_concepts}}

---

## 🛠️ PROTOTYPE: Make Ideas Tangible

### Prototype Approach

{{prototype_approach}}

### Prototype Description

{{prototype_description}}

### Key Features to Test

{{features_to_test}}

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## ✅ TEST: Validate with Users

### Testing Plan

{{testing_plan}}

### User Feedback

{{user_feedback}}

### Key Learnings

{{key_learnings}}

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## 🚀 Next Steps

### Refinements Needed

{{refinements}}

### Action Items

{{action_items}}

### Success Metrics

{{success_metrics}}

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_Generated using BMAD Creative Intelligence Suite - Design Thinking Workflow_

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