What is the Design Thinking skill for Claude Code?

It is a specialized capability that guides Claude through a structured 5-stage framework (Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test) to solve complex, user-centric problems.

Is the design process in Claude Code iterative?

Absolutely. The skill is designed to loop back to previous phases like Empathy or Ideation based on the insights gained during the Prototype and Test stages.

When should I use the design skill instead of just coding?

Use this skill when you face ambiguous requirements, when you are unsure what users actually need, or when starting a new project that requires strategic framing before implementation.

How does the ideation phase work in this skill?

The skill prompts Claude to generate a spectrum of ideas categorized as 'Safe,' 'Moderate,' or 'Wild,' ensuring a balance between feasible fixes and innovative breakthroughs.

Does this skill help with user testing?

Yes, it helps you define specific questions to answer, identify the right user profiles for testing, and establish clear indicators for success or failure.

Design Thinking Workflow

Name: Design Thinking Workflow
Author: neurofoo

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生産性とワークフロー

Guides users through the full Design Thinking process to solve ambiguous product problems and discover true user needs.

概要

The Design Thinking skill implements a structured framework for Claude to help you navigate the five stages of product development: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test. By using detailed empathy maps, point-of-view statements, and iterative prototyping cycles, it transforms vague project requirements into actionable, user-centric solutions. This skill is essential for the early stages of product discovery or when trying to resolve complex UX challenges where the optimal path forward is not yet clear.

主な機能

User empathy mapping and multi-dimensional pain point analysis
Rapid prototyping strategy and assumption-based testing
35 GitHub stars
Actionable problem framing using 'How Might We' questions
Creative ideation categorizing solutions by risk and feasibility
Defined success and failure indicators for user validation

ユースケース

Brainstorming innovative solutions for ambiguous market opportunities
Defining the core feature set for a new software application
Solving complex user experience bottlenecks in existing workflows

概要

主な機能

User empathy mapping and multi-dimensional pain point analysis
Rapid prototyping strategy and assumption-based testing
35 GitHub stars
Actionable problem framing using 'How Might We' questions
Creative ideation categorizing solutions by risk and feasibility
Defined success and failure indicators for user validation

ユースケース

Brainstorming innovative solutions for ambiguous market opportunities
Defining the core feature set for a new software application
Solving complex user experience bottlenecks in existing workflows