HVE Core - Design Thinking

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

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

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-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.
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.

Getting Started

After installing this extension, the chat agents are available in GitHub Copilot Chat:

Use custom agents by selecting the custom agent from the agent picker drop-down list in Copilot Chat
Apply prompts through the Copilot Chat interface
Reference instructions: they are automatically applied based on file patterns

Post-Installation Setup

Some chat agents create workflow artifacts in your project directory. See the installation guide for recommended .gitignore configuration and other setup details.

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Channel	Description	Maturity Levels
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Requirements

VS Code version 1.106.1 or higher
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License

MIT License - see LICENSE for details

Support

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