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# Design Thinking

Design Thinking coaching identity, quality constraints, and methodology instructions for AI-enhanced design thinking across nine methods

> **🔍 Preview** — This collection is in preview. Core features are complete and functional but refinements may follow.

## Overview

Coaching identity, quality constraints, and methodology instructions for AI-enhanced design thinking across nine methods. The collection supports the HVE Design Thinking pyramid structure spanning Problem, Solution, and Implementation spaces.

> Preview: Core features are complete and functional. Suitable for adoption with the understanding that refinements may follow.

## Included Artifacts

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### Chat Agents

| Name                  | Description                                                                                                |
|-----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| **dt-coach**          | Design Thinking coach guiding teams through the 9-method HVE framework with Think/Speak/Empower philosophy |
| **dt-learning-tutor** | Design Thinking learning tutor providing structured curriculum, comprehension checks, and adaptive pacing  |

### Prompts

| Name                                | Description                                                                                                                |
|-------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| **dt-canonical-deck**               | Unified canonical deck workflow for opt-in offer, snapshot generation/refresh, and optional customer-card PowerPoint build |
| **dt-figma-export**                 | Export Design Thinking artifacts to a collaborative FigJam board or Figma Design file using the official Figma MCP server  |
| **dt-handoff-implementation-space** | Compiles DT Methods 7-9 outputs into an RPI-ready handoff artifact targeting Task Researcher                               |
| **dt-handoff-problem-space**        | Problem Space exit handoff - compiles DT Methods 1-3 outputs into an RPI-ready artifact targeting Task Researcher          |
| **dt-handoff-solution-space**       | Solution Space exit handoff - compiles DT Methods 4-6 outputs into an RPI-ready artifact targeting Task Researcher         |
| **dt-method-04-convergence**        | Theme discovery for Design Thinking Method 4c through philosophy-based clustering                                          |
| **dt-method-04-ideation**           | Divergent ideation for Design Thinking Method 4b with constraint-informed solution generation                              |
| **dt-method-05-concepts**           | Concept articulation for Design Thinking Method 5b from brainstorming themes                                               |
| **dt-method-05-evaluation**         | Stakeholder alignment and three-lens evaluation for Design Thinking Method 5c                                              |
| **dt-method-06-building**           | Scrappy prototype building with fidelity enforcement for Design Thinking Method 6b                                         |
| **dt-method-06-planning**           | Concept analysis and prototype approach design for Design Thinking Method 6a                                               |
| **dt-method-06-testing**            | Hypothesis-driven testing and constraint validation for Design Thinking Method 6c                                          |
| **dt-method-next**                  | Assess DT project state and recommend next method with sequencing validation                                               |
| **dt-resume-coaching**              | Resume a Design Thinking coaching session - reads coaching state and re-establishes context                                |
| **dt-start-project**                | Start a new Design Thinking coaching project with state initialization and first coaching interaction                      |

### Instructions

| Name                                                     | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
|----------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| **design-thinking/dt-canonical-deck**                    | Opt-in canonical deck and customer-card workflow for DT coaching                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| **design-thinking/dt-coach-telemetry**                   | Design Thinking Coach telemetry overlay applying telemetry-foundations vocabulary to DT session artifacts                                                                                                                                                   |
| **design-thinking/dt-coaching-identity**                 | Design Thinking coach identity, philosophy, and user interaction requirements for consistent coaching                                                                                                                                                       |
| **design-thinking/dt-coaching-state**                    | Coaching state schema for Design Thinking session persistence, method progress tracking, and session recovery                                                                                                                                               |
| **design-thinking/dt-curriculum-01-scoping**             | DT Curriculum Module 1: Scope Conversations - concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises                                                                                                                                                                   |
| **design-thinking/dt-curriculum-02-research**            | DT Curriculum Module 2: Design Research - concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises                                                                                                                                                                       |
| **design-thinking/dt-curriculum-03-synthesis**           | DT Curriculum Module 3: Synthesis - concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises                                                                                                                                                                             |
| **design-thinking/dt-curriculum-04-brainstorming**       | DT Curriculum Module 4: Brainstorming - concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises                                                                                                                                                                         |
| **design-thinking/dt-curriculum-05-concepts**            | DT Curriculum Module 5: User Concepts - concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises                                                                                                                                                                         |
| **design-thinking/dt-curriculum-06-prototypes**          | DT Curriculum Module 6: Low-Fidelity Prototypes - concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises                                                                                                                                                               |
| **design-thinking/dt-curriculum-07-testing**             | DT Curriculum Module 7: High-Fidelity Prototypes - concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises                                                                                                                                                              |
| **design-thinking/dt-curriculum-08-iteration**           | DT Curriculum Module 8: User Testing - concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises                                                                                                                                                                          |
| **design-thinking/dt-curriculum-09-handoff**             | DT Curriculum Module 9: Iteration at Scale - concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises                                                                                                                                                                    |
| **design-thinking/dt-curriculum-scenario-manufacturing** | Manufacturing reference scenario for DT learning - factory floor improvement project used across all 9 curriculum modules                                                                                                                                   |
| **design-thinking/dt-image-prompt-generation**           | M365 Copilot image prompt generation techniques for Design Thinking Method 5 concept visualization with lo-fi enforcement                                                                                                                                   |
| **design-thinking/dt-industry-energy**                   | Energy industry context for DT coaching - vocabulary, constraints, empathy tools, and reference scenarios                                                                                                                                                   |
| **design-thinking/dt-industry-healthcare**               | Healthcare industry context for DT coaching - vocabulary, constraints, empathy tools, and reference scenarios                                                                                                                                               |
| **design-thinking/dt-industry-manufacturing**            | Manufacturing industry context for DT coaching - vocabulary, constraints, empathy tools, and reference scenarios                                                                                                                                            |
| **design-thinking/dt-method-01-deep**                    | Deep expertise for Method 1: Scope Conversations, covering advanced stakeholder analysis, power dynamics, and scope negotiation                                                                                                                             |
| **design-thinking/dt-method-01-scope**                   | Method 1 Scope Conversations coaching knowledge for Design Thinking: frozen vs fluid assessment, stakeholder discovery, constraint patterns, and conversation navigation                                                                                    |
| **design-thinking/dt-method-02-deep**                    | Deep expertise for Method 2: Design Research, covering advanced interview techniques, ethnographic observation, and evidence triangulation                                                                                                                  |
| **design-thinking/dt-method-02-research**                | Method 2 Design Research coaching knowledge: interview techniques, research planning, environmental observation, and insight extraction patterns                                                                                                            |
| **design-thinking/dt-method-03-deep**                    | Deep expertise for Method 3: Input Synthesis - advanced affinity analysis, insight frameworks, and problem statement articulation                                                                                                                           |
| **design-thinking/dt-method-03-synthesis**               | Method 3 Input Synthesis coaching knowledge: pattern recognition, theme development, synthesis validation, and Problem-to-Solution Space transition readiness                                                                                               |
| **design-thinking/dt-method-04-brainstorming**           | Design Thinking Method 4: AI-assisted brainstorming with divergent ideation and convergent clustering for solution space entry                                                                                                                              |
| **design-thinking/dt-method-04-deep**                    | Deep expertise for Method 4: Brainstorming - advanced facilitation techniques, creative block recovery, and convergence frameworks                                                                                                                          |
| **design-thinking/dt-method-05-concepts**                | Design Thinking Method 5: User Concepts coaching with concept articulation, three-lens evaluation, and stakeholder alignment for Solution Space development                                                                                                 |
| **design-thinking/dt-method-05-deep**                    | Deep expertise for Method 5: User Concepts, covering advanced D/F/V analysis, image prompt crafting, concept stress-testing, and portfolio management                                                                                                       |
| **design-thinking/dt-method-06-deep**                    | Deep expertise for Method 6: Low-Fidelity Prototypes; advanced paper prototyping, service blueprinting, and experience prototyping                                                                                                                          |
| **design-thinking/dt-method-06-lofi-prototypes**         | Design Thinking Method 6: Lo-fi prototyping techniques, scrappy enforcement, feedback planning, and constraint discovery for Solution Space exit                                                                                                            |
| **design-thinking/dt-method-07-deep**                    | Deep expertise for Method 7: High-Fidelity Prototypes; fidelity translation, architecture, and specification writing                                                                                                                                        |
| **design-thinking/dt-method-07-hifi-prototypes**         | Design Thinking Method 7: High-Fidelity Prototypes; technical translation, functional prototypes, and specifications                                                                                                                                        |
| **design-thinking/dt-method-08-deep**                    | Deep expertise for Method 8: Test and Validate - advanced test design, small-sample analysis, iteration triggers, and bias mitigation                                                                                                                       |
| **design-thinking/dt-method-08-testing**                 | Design Thinking Method 8: User Testing - evidence-based evaluation, test protocols, and non-linear iteration support                                                                                                                                        |
| **design-thinking/dt-method-09-deep**                    | Deep expertise for Method 9: Iteration at Scale - change management, scaling, and adoption measurement                                                                                                                                                      |
| **design-thinking/dt-method-09-iteration**               | Design Thinking Method 9: Iteration at Scale - systematic refinement, scaling patterns, and organizational deployment                                                                                                                                       |
| **design-thinking/dt-method-sequencing**                 | Method transition rules, nine-method sequence, space boundaries, and non-linear iteration support for Design Thinking coaching                                                                                                                              |
| **design-thinking/dt-quality-constraints**               | Quality constraints, fidelity rules, and output standards for Design Thinking coaching across all nine methods                                                                                                                                              |
| **design-thinking/dt-rpi-handoff-contract**              | DT-to-RPI handoff contract defining exit points, artifact schemas, and per-agent input requirements for lateral transitions from Design Thinking to RPI workflow                                                                                            |
| **design-thinking/dt-rpi-implement-context**             | DT-aware Task Implementor context: fidelity constraints, stakeholder validation, and iteration support                                                                                                                                                      |
| **design-thinking/dt-rpi-planning-context**              | DT-aware Task Planner context: fidelity constraints, iteration support, and confidence-informed planning for DT artifacts                                                                                                                                   |
| **design-thinking/dt-rpi-research-context**              | DT-aware Task Researcher context: frames research around DT methods, stakeholder needs, and empathy-driven inquiry                                                                                                                                          |
| **design-thinking/dt-rpi-review-context**                | DT-aware Task Reviewer context: quality criteria for Design Thinking artifacts                                                                                                                                                                              |
| **design-thinking/dt-subagent-handoff**                  | DT subagent handoff workflow: readiness assessment, artifact compilation, and handoff validation via subagent dispatch                                                                                                                                      |
| **shared/hve-core-location**                             | Important: hve-core is the repository containing this instruction file; Guidance: if a referenced prompt, instructions, agent, or script is missing in the current directory, fall back to this hve-core location by walking up this file's directory tree. |

### Skills

| Name                      | Description                                                                                                                        |
|---------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| **telemetry-foundations** | Declarative OpenTelemetry-aligned telemetry vocabulary and instrumentation conventions for traces, metrics, logs, and PII handling |

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## Install

```bash
copilot plugin install design-thinking@hve-core
```

## Agents

| Agent             | Description                                                                                                                                       |
|-------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| dt-coach          | Design Thinking coach guiding teams through the 9-method HVE framework with Think/Speak/Empower philosophy - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core |
| dt-learning-tutor | Design Thinking learning tutor providing structured curriculum, comprehension checks, and adaptive pacing - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core  |

## Commands

| Command                         | Description                                                                                                                                                       |
|---------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| dt-start-project                | Start a new Design Thinking coaching project with state initialization and first coaching interaction - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core                      |
| dt-resume-coaching              | Resume a Design Thinking coaching session - reads coaching state and re-establishes context - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core                                |
| dt-method-next                  | Assess DT project state and recommend next method with sequencing validation - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core                                               |
| dt-handoff-implementation-space | Compiles DT Methods 7-9 outputs into an RPI-ready handoff artifact targeting Task Researcher                                                                      |
| dt-handoff-problem-space        | Problem Space exit handoff - compiles DT Methods 1-3 outputs into an RPI-ready artifact targeting Task Researcher                                                 |
| dt-handoff-solution-space       | Solution Space exit handoff - compiles DT Methods 4-6 outputs into an RPI-ready artifact targeting Task Researcher                                                |
| dt-method-04-ideation           | Divergent ideation for Design Thinking Method 4b with constraint-informed solution generation - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core                              |
| dt-method-04-convergence        | Theme discovery for Design Thinking Method 4c through philosophy-based clustering - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core                                          |
| dt-method-05-concepts           | Concept articulation for Design Thinking Method 5b from brainstorming themes - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core                                               |
| dt-method-05-evaluation         | Stakeholder alignment and three-lens evaluation for Design Thinking Method 5c - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core                                              |
| dt-method-06-planning           | Concept analysis and prototype approach design for Design Thinking Method 6a - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core                                               |
| dt-method-06-building           | Scrappy prototype building with fidelity enforcement for Design Thinking Method 6b - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core                                         |
| dt-method-06-testing            | Hypothesis-driven testing and constraint validation for Design Thinking Method 6c - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core                                          |
| dt-canonical-deck               | Unified canonical deck workflow for opt-in offer, snapshot generation/refresh, and optional customer-card PowerPoint build - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core |
| dt-figma-export                 | Export Design Thinking artifacts to a collaborative FigJam board or Figma Design file using the official Figma MCP server - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core  |

## Instructions

| Instruction                                       | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
|---------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| dt-coaching-identity.instructions                 | Design Thinking coach identity, philosophy, and user interaction requirements for consistent coaching                                                                                                                                                       |
| dt-method-07-hifi-prototypes.instructions         | Design Thinking Method 7: High-Fidelity Prototypes; technical translation, functional prototypes, and specifications                                                                                                                                        |
| dt-method-07-deep.instructions                    | Deep expertise for Method 7: High-Fidelity Prototypes; fidelity translation, architecture, and specification writing                                                                                                                                        |
| dt-method-08-testing.instructions                 | Design Thinking Method 8: User Testing - evidence-based evaluation, test protocols, and non-linear iteration support                                                                                                                                        |
| dt-method-sequencing.instructions                 | Method transition rules, nine-method sequence, space boundaries, and non-linear iteration support for Design Thinking coaching                                                                                                                              |
| dt-quality-constraints.instructions               | Quality constraints, fidelity rules, and output standards for Design Thinking coaching across all nine methods                                                                                                                                              |
| dt-canonical-deck.instructions                    | Opt-in canonical deck and customer-card workflow for DT coaching                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| dt-coaching-state.instructions                    | Coaching state schema for Design Thinking session persistence, method progress tracking, and session recovery                                                                                                                                               |
| dt-industry-healthcare.instructions               | Healthcare industry context for DT coaching - vocabulary, constraints, empathy tools, and reference scenarios                                                                                                                                               |
| dt-rpi-handoff-contract.instructions              | DT-to-RPI handoff contract defining exit points, artifact schemas, and per-agent input requirements for lateral transitions from Design Thinking to RPI workflow                                                                                            |
| dt-subagent-handoff.instructions                  | DT subagent handoff workflow: readiness assessment, artifact compilation, and handoff validation via subagent dispatch                                                                                                                                      |
| dt-rpi-implement-context.instructions             | DT-aware Task Implementor context: fidelity constraints, stakeholder validation, and iteration support                                                                                                                                                      |
| dt-rpi-planning-context.instructions              | DT-aware Task Planner context: fidelity constraints, iteration support, and confidence-informed planning for DT artifacts                                                                                                                                   |
| dt-rpi-research-context.instructions              | DT-aware Task Researcher context: frames research around DT methods, stakeholder needs, and empathy-driven inquiry                                                                                                                                          |
| dt-rpi-review-context.instructions                | DT-aware Task Reviewer context: quality criteria for Design Thinking artifacts                                                                                                                                                                              |
| dt-method-01-deep.instructions                    | Deep expertise for Method 1: Scope Conversations, covering advanced stakeholder analysis, power dynamics, and scope negotiation                                                                                                                             |
| dt-method-01-scope.instructions                   | Method 1 Scope Conversations coaching knowledge for Design Thinking: frozen vs fluid assessment, stakeholder discovery, constraint patterns, and conversation navigation                                                                                    |
| dt-method-03-deep.instructions                    | Deep expertise for Method 3: Input Synthesis - advanced affinity analysis, insight frameworks, and problem statement articulation                                                                                                                           |
| dt-method-04-deep.instructions                    | Deep expertise for Method 4: Brainstorming - advanced facilitation techniques, creative block recovery, and convergence frameworks                                                                                                                          |
| dt-method-05-deep.instructions                    | Deep expertise for Method 5: User Concepts, covering advanced D/F/V analysis, image prompt crafting, concept stress-testing, and portfolio management                                                                                                       |
| dt-method-02-research.instructions                | Method 2 Design Research coaching knowledge: interview techniques, research planning, environmental observation, and insight extraction patterns                                                                                                            |
| dt-method-02-deep.instructions                    | Deep expertise for Method 2: Design Research, covering advanced interview techniques, ethnographic observation, and evidence triangulation                                                                                                                  |
| dt-method-03-synthesis.instructions               | Method 3 Input Synthesis coaching knowledge: pattern recognition, theme development, synthesis validation, and Problem-to-Solution Space transition readiness                                                                                               |
| dt-method-08-deep.instructions                    | Deep expertise for Method 8: Test and Validate - advanced test design, small-sample analysis, iteration triggers, and bias mitigation                                                                                                                       |
| dt-method-09-iteration.instructions               | Design Thinking Method 9: Iteration at Scale - systematic refinement, scaling patterns, and organizational deployment                                                                                                                                       |
| dt-method-09-deep.instructions                    | Deep expertise for Method 9: Iteration at Scale - change management, scaling, and adoption measurement                                                                                                                                                      |
| dt-method-06-deep.instructions                    | Deep expertise for Method 6: Low-Fidelity Prototypes; advanced paper prototyping, service blueprinting, and experience prototyping                                                                                                                          |
| dt-industry-manufacturing.instructions            | Manufacturing industry context for DT coaching - vocabulary, constraints, empathy tools, and reference scenarios                                                                                                                                            |
| dt-industry-energy.instructions                   | Energy industry context for DT coaching - vocabulary, constraints, empathy tools, and reference scenarios                                                                                                                                                   |
| dt-image-prompt-generation.instructions           | M365 Copilot image prompt generation techniques for Design Thinking Method 5 concept visualization with lo-fi enforcement                                                                                                                                   |
| dt-method-04-brainstorming.instructions           | Design Thinking Method 4: AI-assisted brainstorming with divergent ideation and convergent clustering for solution space entry                                                                                                                              |
| dt-method-05-concepts.instructions                | Design Thinking Method 5: User Concepts coaching with concept articulation, three-lens evaluation, and stakeholder alignment for Solution Space development                                                                                                 |
| dt-method-06-lofi-prototypes.instructions         | Design Thinking Method 6: Lo-fi prototyping techniques, scrappy enforcement, feedback planning, and constraint discovery for Solution Space exit                                                                                                            |
| dt-curriculum-01-scoping.instructions             | DT Curriculum Module 1: Scope Conversations - concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises                                                                                                                                                                   |
| dt-curriculum-02-research.instructions            | DT Curriculum Module 2: Design Research - concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises                                                                                                                                                                       |
| dt-curriculum-03-synthesis.instructions           | DT Curriculum Module 3: Synthesis - concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises                                                                                                                                                                             |
| dt-curriculum-04-brainstorming.instructions       | DT Curriculum Module 4: Brainstorming - concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises                                                                                                                                                                         |
| dt-curriculum-05-concepts.instructions            | DT Curriculum Module 5: User Concepts - concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises                                                                                                                                                                         |
| dt-curriculum-06-prototypes.instructions          | DT Curriculum Module 6: Low-Fidelity Prototypes - concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises                                                                                                                                                               |
| dt-curriculum-07-testing.instructions             | DT Curriculum Module 7: High-Fidelity Prototypes - concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises                                                                                                                                                              |
| dt-curriculum-08-iteration.instructions           | DT Curriculum Module 8: User Testing - concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises                                                                                                                                                                          |
| dt-curriculum-09-handoff.instructions             | DT Curriculum Module 9: Iteration at Scale - concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises                                                                                                                                                                    |
| dt-curriculum-scenario-manufacturing.instructions | Manufacturing reference scenario for DT learning - factory floor improvement project used across all 9 curriculum modules                                                                                                                                   |
| hve-core-location.instructions                    | Important: hve-core is the repository containing this instruction file; Guidance: if a referenced prompt, instructions, agent, or script is missing in the current directory, fall back to this hve-core location by walking up this file's directory tree. |
| dt-coach-telemetry.instructions                   | Design Thinking Coach telemetry overlay applying telemetry-foundations vocabulary to DT session artifacts                                                                                                                                                   |

## Skills

| Skill                 | Description                                                                                                                        |
|-----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| telemetry-foundations | Declarative OpenTelemetry-aligned telemetry vocabulary and instrumentation conventions for traces, metrics, logs, and PII handling |

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