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# Design Thinking

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

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> **⚠️ Experimental** — This collection is experimental. Contents and behavior may change or be removed without notice.

## Install

```bash

copilot plugin install design-thinking@hve-core

```

## Agents

| Agent             | Description                                                                                                                                       |

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| 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 |

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| 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                                                                                                                                  |

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| dt-start-project                | Start a new Design Thinking coaching project with state initialization and first coaching interaction - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core |

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| dt-resume-coaching              | Resume a Design Thinking coaching session — reads coaching state and re-establishes context - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core           |

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| dt-method-next                  | Assess DT project state and recommend next method with sequencing validation - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core                          |

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| dt-handoff-implementation-space | Compiles DT Methods 7-9 outputs into RPI-ready handoff artifact with tiered routing                                                          |

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| dt-handoff-problem-space        | Problem Space exit handoff — compiles DT Methods 1-3 outputs into RPI-ready artifact targeting task-researcher                               |

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| dt-handoff-solution-space       | Solution Space exit handoff — compiles DT Methods 4-6 outputs into RPI-ready artifact targeting task-planner                                 |

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| dt-method-04-ideation           | Divergent ideation for Design Thinking Method 4b with constraint-informed solution generation - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core         |

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| dt-method-04-convergence        | Theme discovery for Design Thinking Method 4c through philosophy-based clustering - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core                     |

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| dt-method-05-concepts           | Concept articulation for Design Thinking Method 5b from brainstorming themes - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core                          |

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| dt-method-05-evaluation         | Stakeholder alignment and three-lens evaluation for Design Thinking Method 5c - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core                         |

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| dt-method-06-planning           | Concept analysis and prototype approach design for Design Thinking Method 6a - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core                          |

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| dt-method-06-building           | Scrappy prototype building with fidelity enforcement for Design Thinking Method 6b - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core                    |

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| dt-method-06-testing            | Hypothesis-driven testing and constraint validation for Design Thinking Method 6c - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core                     |

## Instructions

| Instruction                          | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |

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| dt-coaching-identity                 | Required instructions when working with or doing any Design Thinking (DT); Contains instructions for the Design Thinking coach identity, philosophy, and user interaction and communication requirements for consistent coaching behavior. |

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| dt-method-07-hifi-prototypes         | Design Thinking Method 7: High-Fidelity Prototypes; technical translation, functional prototypes, and specifications                                                                                                                       |

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| dt-method-07-deep                    | Deep expertise for Method 7: High-Fidelity Prototypes; fidelity translation, architecture, and specification writing                                                                                                                       |

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| dt-method-08-testing                 | Design Thinking Method 8: User Testing - evidence-based evaluation, test protocols, and non-linear iteration support                                                                                                                       |

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| dt-method-sequencing                 | Method transition rules, nine-method sequence, space boundaries, and non-linear iteration support for Design Thinking coaching                                                                                                             |

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| dt-quality-constraints               | Quality constraints, fidelity rules, and output standards for Design Thinking coaching across all nine methods                                                                                                                             |

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| dt-coaching-state                    | Coaching state schema for Design Thinking session persistence, method progress tracking, and session recovery                                                                                                                              |

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| dt-industry-healthcare               | Healthcare industry context for DT coaching — vocabulary, constraints, empathy tools, and reference scenarios                                                                                                                              |

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| 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                                                                           |

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| dt-rpi-planning-context              | DT-aware task-planner context: fidelity constraints, iteration support, and confidence-informed planning for DT artifacts                                                                                                                  |

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| dt-rpi-research-context              | DT-aware task-researcher context — frames research around DT methods, stakeholder needs, and empathy-driven inquiry                                                                                                                        |

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| dt-rpi-review-context                | DT-aware task-reviewer context: quality criteria for Design Thinking artifacts                                                                                                                                                             |

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| dt-method-01-deep                    | Deep expertise for Method 1: Scope Conversations, covering advanced stakeholder analysis, power dynamics, and scope negotiation                                                                                                            |

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| dt-method-01-scope                   | Method 1 Scope Conversations coaching knowledge for Design Thinking: frozen vs fluid assessment, stakeholder discovery, constraint patterns, and conversation navigation                                                                   |

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| dt-method-03-deep                    | Deep expertise for Method 3: Input Synthesis — advanced affinity analysis, insight frameworks, and problem statement articulation                                                                                                          |

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| dt-method-04-deep                    | Deep expertise for Method 4: Brainstorming — advanced facilitation techniques, creative block recovery, and convergence frameworks                                                                                                         |

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| dt-method-02-research                | Method 2 Design Research coaching knowledge: interview techniques, research planning, environmental observation, and insight extraction patterns                                                                                           |

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| dt-method-02-deep                    | Deep expertise for Method 2: Design Research, covering advanced interview techniques, ethnographic observation, and evidence triangulation                                                                                                 |

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| dt-method-03-synthesis               | Method 3 Input Synthesis coaching knowledge: pattern recognition, theme development, synthesis validation, and Problem-to-Solution Space transition readiness                                                                              |

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| dt-method-08-deep                    | Deep expertise for Method 8: Test and Validate — advanced test design, small-sample analysis, iteration triggers, and bias mitigation                                                                                                      |

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| dt-method-09-iteration               | Design Thinking Method 9: Iteration at Scale — systematic refinement, scaling patterns, and organizational deployment                                                                                                                      |

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| dt-method-09-deep                    | Deep expertise for Method 9: Iteration at Scale — change management, scaling, and adoption measurement                                                                                                                                     |

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| dt-industry-manufacturing            | Manufacturing industry context for DT coaching — vocabulary, constraints, empathy tools, and reference scenarios                                                                                                                           |

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| dt-industry-energy                   | Energy industry context for DT coaching — vocabulary, constraints, empathy tools, and reference scenarios                                                                                                                                  |

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| dt-image-prompt-generation           | M365 Copilot image prompt generation techniques for Design Thinking Method 5 concept visualization with lo-fi enforcement                                                                                                                  |

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| dt-method-04-brainstorming           | Design Thinking Method 4: AI-assisted brainstorming with divergent ideation and convergent clustering for solution space entry                                                                                                             |

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| dt-method-05-concepts                | Design Thinking Method 5: User Concepts coaching with concept articulation, three-lens evaluation, and stakeholder alignment for Solution Space development                                                                                |

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| dt-method-06-lofi-prototypes         | Design Thinking Method 6: Lo-fi prototyping techniques, scrappy enforcement, feedback planning, and constraint discovery for Solution Space exit                                                                                           |

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| dt-curriculum-01-scoping             | DT Curriculum Module 1: Scope Conversations — concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises                                                                                                                                                  |

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| dt-curriculum-02-research            | DT Curriculum Module 2: Design Research — concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises                                                                                                                                                      |

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| dt-curriculum-03-synthesis           | DT Curriculum Module 3: Synthesis — concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises                                                                                                                                                            |

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| dt-curriculum-04-brainstorming       | DT Curriculum Module 4: Brainstorming — concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises                                                                                                                                                        |

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| dt-curriculum-05-concepts            | DT Curriculum Module 5: User Concepts — concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises                                                                                                                                                        |

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| dt-curriculum-06-prototypes          | DT Curriculum Module 6: Low-Fidelity Prototypes — concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises                                                                                                                                              |

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| dt-curriculum-07-testing             | DT Curriculum Module 7: High-Fidelity Prototypes — concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises                                                                                                                                             |

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| dt-curriculum-08-iteration           | DT Curriculum Module 8: User Testing — concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises                                                                                                                                                         |

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| dt-curriculum-09-handoff             | DT Curriculum Module 9: Iteration at Scale — concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises                                                                                                                                                   |

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| dt-curriculum-scenario-manufacturing | Manufacturing reference scenario for DT learning — factory floor improvement project used across all 9 curriculum modules                                                                                                                  |

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1	`<!-- markdownlint-disable-file -->`
2	`# Design Thinking`
3
4	`Design Thinking coaching identity, quality constraints, and methodology instructions for AI-enhanced design thinking across nine methods`
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6	`> ⚠️ Experimental — This collection is experimental. Contents and behavior may change or be removed without notice.`
7
8	`## Install`
9
10	```bash
11	`copilot plugin install design-thinking@hve-core`
12	```
13
14	`## Agents`
15
16	`\| Agent \| Description \|`
17	`\|-------------------\|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\|`
18	`\| 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 \|`
19	`\| dt-learning-tutor \| Design Thinking learning tutor providing structured curriculum, comprehension checks, and adaptive pacing - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core \|`
20
21	`## Commands`
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23	`\| Command \| Description \|`
24	`\|---------------------------------\|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\|`
25	`\| dt-start-project \| Start a new Design Thinking coaching project with state initialization and first coaching interaction - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core \|`
26	`\| dt-resume-coaching \| Resume a Design Thinking coaching session — reads coaching state and re-establishes context - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core \|`
27	`\| dt-method-next \| Assess DT project state and recommend next method with sequencing validation - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core \|`
28	`\| dt-handoff-implementation-space \| Compiles DT Methods 7-9 outputs into RPI-ready handoff artifact with tiered routing \|`
29	`\| dt-handoff-problem-space \| Problem Space exit handoff — compiles DT Methods 1-3 outputs into RPI-ready artifact targeting task-researcher \|`
30	`\| dt-handoff-solution-space \| Solution Space exit handoff — compiles DT Methods 4-6 outputs into RPI-ready artifact targeting task-planner \|`
31	`\| dt-method-04-ideation \| Divergent ideation for Design Thinking Method 4b with constraint-informed solution generation - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core \|`
32	`\| dt-method-04-convergence \| Theme discovery for Design Thinking Method 4c through philosophy-based clustering - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core \|`
33	`\| dt-method-05-concepts \| Concept articulation for Design Thinking Method 5b from brainstorming themes - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core \|`
34	`\| dt-method-05-evaluation \| Stakeholder alignment and three-lens evaluation for Design Thinking Method 5c - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core \|`
35	`\| dt-method-06-planning \| Concept analysis and prototype approach design for Design Thinking Method 6a - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core \|`
36	`\| dt-method-06-building \| Scrappy prototype building with fidelity enforcement for Design Thinking Method 6b - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core \|`
37	`\| dt-method-06-testing \| Hypothesis-driven testing and constraint validation for Design Thinking Method 6c - Brought to you by microsoft/hve-core \|`
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39	`## Instructions`
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41	`\| Instruction \| Description \|`
42	`\|--------------------------------------\|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\|`
43	`\| dt-coaching-identity \| Required instructions when working with or doing any Design Thinking (DT); Contains instructions for the Design Thinking coach identity, philosophy, and user interaction and communication requirements for consistent coaching behavior. \|`
44	`\| dt-method-07-hifi-prototypes \| Design Thinking Method 7: High-Fidelity Prototypes; technical translation, functional prototypes, and specifications \|`
45	`\| dt-method-07-deep \| Deep expertise for Method 7: High-Fidelity Prototypes; fidelity translation, architecture, and specification writing \|`
46	`\| dt-method-08-testing \| Design Thinking Method 8: User Testing - evidence-based evaluation, test protocols, and non-linear iteration support \|`
47	`\| dt-method-sequencing \| Method transition rules, nine-method sequence, space boundaries, and non-linear iteration support for Design Thinking coaching \|`
48	`\| dt-quality-constraints \| Quality constraints, fidelity rules, and output standards for Design Thinking coaching across all nine methods \|`
49	`\| dt-coaching-state \| Coaching state schema for Design Thinking session persistence, method progress tracking, and session recovery \|`
50	`\| dt-industry-healthcare \| Healthcare industry context for DT coaching — vocabulary, constraints, empathy tools, and reference scenarios \|`
51	`\| 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 \|`
52	`\| dt-rpi-planning-context \| DT-aware task-planner context: fidelity constraints, iteration support, and confidence-informed planning for DT artifacts \|`
53	`\| dt-rpi-research-context \| DT-aware task-researcher context — frames research around DT methods, stakeholder needs, and empathy-driven inquiry \|`
54	`\| dt-rpi-review-context \| DT-aware task-reviewer context: quality criteria for Design Thinking artifacts \|`
55	`\| dt-method-01-deep \| Deep expertise for Method 1: Scope Conversations, covering advanced stakeholder analysis, power dynamics, and scope negotiation \|`
56	`\| dt-method-01-scope \| Method 1 Scope Conversations coaching knowledge for Design Thinking: frozen vs fluid assessment, stakeholder discovery, constraint patterns, and conversation navigation \|`
57	`\| dt-method-03-deep \| Deep expertise for Method 3: Input Synthesis — advanced affinity analysis, insight frameworks, and problem statement articulation \|`
58	`\| dt-method-04-deep \| Deep expertise for Method 4: Brainstorming — advanced facilitation techniques, creative block recovery, and convergence frameworks \|`
59	`\| dt-method-02-research \| Method 2 Design Research coaching knowledge: interview techniques, research planning, environmental observation, and insight extraction patterns \|`
60	`\| dt-method-02-deep \| Deep expertise for Method 2: Design Research, covering advanced interview techniques, ethnographic observation, and evidence triangulation \|`
61	`\| dt-method-03-synthesis \| Method 3 Input Synthesis coaching knowledge: pattern recognition, theme development, synthesis validation, and Problem-to-Solution Space transition readiness \|`
62	`\| dt-method-08-deep \| Deep expertise for Method 8: Test and Validate — advanced test design, small-sample analysis, iteration triggers, and bias mitigation \|`
63	`\| dt-method-09-iteration \| Design Thinking Method 9: Iteration at Scale — systematic refinement, scaling patterns, and organizational deployment \|`
64	`\| dt-method-09-deep \| Deep expertise for Method 9: Iteration at Scale — change management, scaling, and adoption measurement \|`
65	`\| dt-industry-manufacturing \| Manufacturing industry context for DT coaching — vocabulary, constraints, empathy tools, and reference scenarios \|`
66	`\| dt-industry-energy \| Energy industry context for DT coaching — vocabulary, constraints, empathy tools, and reference scenarios \|`
67	`\| dt-image-prompt-generation \| M365 Copilot image prompt generation techniques for Design Thinking Method 5 concept visualization with lo-fi enforcement \|`
68	`\| dt-method-04-brainstorming \| Design Thinking Method 4: AI-assisted brainstorming with divergent ideation and convergent clustering for solution space entry \|`
69	`\| dt-method-05-concepts \| Design Thinking Method 5: User Concepts coaching with concept articulation, three-lens evaluation, and stakeholder alignment for Solution Space development \|`
70	`\| dt-method-06-lofi-prototypes \| Design Thinking Method 6: Lo-fi prototyping techniques, scrappy enforcement, feedback planning, and constraint discovery for Solution Space exit \|`
71	`\| dt-curriculum-01-scoping \| DT Curriculum Module 1: Scope Conversations — concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises \|`
72	`\| dt-curriculum-02-research \| DT Curriculum Module 2: Design Research — concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises \|`
73	`\| dt-curriculum-03-synthesis \| DT Curriculum Module 3: Synthesis — concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises \|`
74	`\| dt-curriculum-04-brainstorming \| DT Curriculum Module 4: Brainstorming — concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises \|`
75	`\| dt-curriculum-05-concepts \| DT Curriculum Module 5: User Concepts — concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises \|`
76	`\| dt-curriculum-06-prototypes \| DT Curriculum Module 6: Low-Fidelity Prototypes — concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises \|`
77	`\| dt-curriculum-07-testing \| DT Curriculum Module 7: High-Fidelity Prototypes — concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises \|`
78	`\| dt-curriculum-08-iteration \| DT Curriculum Module 8: User Testing — concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises \|`
79	`\| dt-curriculum-09-handoff \| DT Curriculum Module 9: Iteration at Scale — concepts, techniques, checks, and exercises \|`
80	`\| dt-curriculum-scenario-manufacturing \| Manufacturing reference scenario for DT learning — factory floor improvement project used across all 9 curriculum modules \|`
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84	`> Source: [microsoft/hve-core](https://github.com/microsoft/hve-core)`
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