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# Brainstorming — Ideas Into Designs Turn ambiguous ideas into fully formed designs through collaborative dialogue. Start by understanding the project context, then ask questions one at a time to refine the idea. Once you understand what you're building, present the design in small sections, checking after each whether it looks right. ## The Process **1. Understand the idea:** - Check the current project state first (files, docs, recent commits) - Ask questions one at a time — don't overwhelm with multiple questions - Prefer multiple choice when possible, open-ended when needed - Focus on: purpose, constraints, success criteria **2. Explore approaches:** - Propose 2-3 different approaches with trade-offs - Lead with your recommended option and explain why - Present conversationally, not as a formal document **3. Present the design:** - Break into sections of 200-300 words - Ask after each section: "Does this look right so far?" - Cover: architecture, components, data flow, error handling, testing - Be ready to go back and revise if something doesn't fit ## After the Design **Documentation:** Write the validated design to a plan file appropriate for the project (e.g., `.claude/plans/<topic>-design.md` or `docs/plans/`). **Implementation:** Ask "Ready to start implementing?" If yes, consider whether the work needs an isolated workspace (git worktree) and create an implementation plan. ## Key Principles - **One question at a time** — don't overwhelm - **Multiple choic