Brainstorming Ideas Into Designs

将初步想法转化为完整设计

Transform rough ideas into fully-formed designs through intelligent agent selection and structured exploration.

Core principle: Analyze the topic, select relevant agents dynamically, explore alternatives in parallel, present design incrementally.

通过智能Agent选型与结构化探索，将初步想法转化为完整的设计方案。

核心原则： 分析主题，动态选择相关Agent，并行探索替代方案，逐步呈现设计成果。

STEP 0: Verify User Intent with AskUserQuestion

步骤0：通过AskUserQuestion验证用户意图

BEFORE creating tasks, clarify brainstorming constraints:

python

AskUserQuestion(
  questions=[
    {
      "question": "What type of design exploration?",
      "header": "Type",
      "options": [
        {"label": "Open exploration (Recommended)", "description": "Generate 10+ ideas, evaluate all, synthesize top 3"},
        {"label": "Constrained design", "description": "I have specific requirements to work within"},
        {"label": "Comparison", "description": "Compare 2-3 specific approaches I have in mind"},
        {"label": "Quick ideation", "description": "Generate ideas fast, skip deep evaluation"}
      ],
      "multiSelect": false
    },
    {
      "question": "Any preferences or constraints?",
      "header": "Constraints",
      "options": [
        {"label": "None", "description": "Explore all possibilities"},
        {"label": "Use existing patterns", "description": "Prefer patterns already in codebase"},
        {"label": "Minimize complexity", "description": "Favor simpler solutions"},
        {"label": "I'll specify", "description": "Let me provide specific constraints"}
      ],
      "multiSelect": false
    }
  ]
)

Based on answers, adjust workflow:

Open exploration: Full 7-phase process with all agents
Constrained design: Skip divergent phase, focus on feasibility
Comparison: Skip ideation, jump to evaluation phase
Quick ideation: Generate ideas, skip deep evaluation

在创建任务之前，明确头脑风暴的约束条件：

python

AskUserQuestion(
  questions=[
    {
      "question": "What type of design exploration?",
      "header": "Type",
      "options": [
        {"label": "Open exploration (Recommended)", "description": "Generate 10+ ideas, evaluate all, synthesize top 3"},
        {"label": "Constrained design", "description": "I have specific requirements to work within"},
        {"label": "Comparison", "description": "Compare 2-3 specific approaches I have in mind"},
        {"label": "Quick ideation", "description": "Generate ideas fast, skip deep evaluation"}
      ],
      "multiSelect": false
    },
    {
      "question": "Any preferences or constraints?",
      "header": "Constraints",
      "options": [
        {"label": "None", "description": "Explore all possibilities"},
        {"label": "Use existing patterns", "description": "Prefer patterns already in codebase"},
        {"label": "Minimize complexity", "description": "Favor simpler solutions"},
        {"label": "I'll specify", "description": "Let me provide specific constraints"}
      ],
      "multiSelect": false
    }
  ]
)

根据回答调整工作流：

开放式探索：启用包含所有Agent的完整7阶段流程
约束式设计：跳过发散阶段，聚焦可行性分析
方案对比：跳过构思阶段，直接进入评估环节
快速构思：仅生成想法，跳过深度评估

STEP 0b: Select Orchestration Mode

步骤0b：选择编排模式

Choose Agent Teams (mesh — agents debate and challenge ideas) or Task tool (star — all report to lead):

```
ORCHESTKIT_PREFER_TEAMS=1
```
→ Agent Teams mode
Agent Teams unavailable → Task tool mode (default)
Otherwise: Open exploration with 3+ agents → recommend Agent Teams (real-time debate produces better ideas); Quick ideation → Task tool

Aspect	Task Tool	Agent Teams
Idea generation	Each agent generates independently	Agents riff on each other's ideas
Devil's advocate	Lead challenges after all complete	Agents challenge each other in real-time
Cost	~150K tokens	~400K tokens
Best for	Quick ideation, constrained design	Open exploration, deep evaluation

Fallback: If Agent Teams encounters issues, fall back to Task tool for remaining phases.

选择Agent Teams（网状结构——Agent互相辩论并挑战想法）或Task tool（星型结构——所有Agent向主导者汇报）：

```
ORCHESTKIT_PREFER_TEAMS=1
```
→ Agent Teams模式
若Agent Teams不可用 → 默认使用Task tool模式
其他情况：开放式探索且使用3个以上Agent → 推荐Agent Teams（实时辩论能产出更优质想法）；快速构思 → 使用Task tool

维度	Task Tool	Agent Teams
想法生成	每个Agent独立生成想法	Agent之间互相启发完善想法
唱反角机制	主导者在所有任务完成后提出挑战	Agent实时互相挑战
成本	~150K tokens	~400K tokens
最佳适用场景	快速构思、约束式设计	开放式探索、深度评估

降级方案： 若Agent Teams出现问题，剩余阶段 fallback 到Task tool。

CRITICAL: Task Management is MANDATORY (CC 2.1.16)

关键要求：必须进行任务管理（CC 2.1.16）

python

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Create main task IMMEDIATELY

立即创建主任务

TaskCreate( subject="Brainstorm: {topic}", description="Design exploration with parallel agent research", activeForm="Brainstorming {topic}" )

Create subtasks for each phase

为每个阶段创建子任务

TaskCreate(subject="Analyze topic and select agents", activeForm="Analyzing topic") TaskCreate(subject="Search memory for past decisions", activeForm="Searching knowledge graph") TaskCreate(subject="Generate divergent ideas (10+)", activeForm="Generating ideas") TaskCreate(subject="Feasibility fast-check", activeForm="Checking feasibility") TaskCreate(subject="Evaluate with devil's advocate", activeForm="Evaluating ideas") TaskCreate(subject="Synthesize top approaches", activeForm="Synthesizing approaches") TaskCreate(subject="Present design options", activeForm="Presenting options")

---

TaskCreate(subject="Analyze topic and select agents", activeForm="Analyzing topic") TaskCreate(subject="Search memory for past decisions", activeForm="Searching knowledge graph") TaskCreate(subject="Generate divergent ideas (10+)", activeForm="Generating ideas") TaskCreate(subject="Feasibility fast-check", activeForm="Checking feasibility") TaskCreate(subject="Evaluate with devil's advocate", activeForm="Evaluating ideas") TaskCreate(subject="Synthesize top approaches", activeForm="Synthesizing approaches") TaskCreate(subject="Present design options", activeForm="Presenting options")

---

The Seven-Phase Process

七阶段流程

Phase	Activities	Output
0. Topic Analysis	Classify keywords, select 3-5 agents	Agent list
1. Memory + Context	Search graph, check codebase	Prior patterns
2. Divergent Exploration	Generate 10+ ideas WITHOUT filtering	Idea pool
3. Feasibility Fast-Check	30-second viability per idea	Filtered ideas
4. Evaluation & Rating	Rate 0-10, devil's advocate challenge	Ranked ideas
5. Synthesis	Filter to top 2-3, trade-off table	Options
6. Design Presentation	Present in 200-300 word sections	Validated design

See

references/phase-workflow.md

for detailed instructions.

阶段	活动内容	输出成果
0. 主题分析	分类关键词，选择3-5个Agent	Agent列表
1. 记忆与上下文检索	检索知识图谱，检查代码库	过往模式参考
2. 发散式探索	生成10+个未经过滤的想法	想法池
3. 快速可行性检查	每个想法进行30秒可行性验证	过滤后的有效想法
4. 评估与评分	0-10分评分，结合唱反角机制挑战	排名后的想法
5. 方案整合	筛选出Top2-3方案，制作权衡对比表	备选方案
6. 设计方案呈现	分200-300字段落呈现方案	经过验证的设计方案

详细说明请参考

references/phase-workflow.md

。

When NOT to Use

不适用于以下场景

Skip brainstorming when:

Requirements are crystal clear and specific
Only one obvious approach exists
User has already designed the solution
Time-sensitive bug fix or urgent issue

当出现以下情况时，跳过头脑风暴：

需求极其清晰明确
只有一种显而易见的解决方案
用户已完成设计方案
处理时间敏感的bug修复或紧急问题

Quick Reference: Agent Selection

快速参考：Agent选型

Topic Example	Agents to Spawn
"brainstorm API for users"	workflow-architect, backend-system-architect, security-auditor
"brainstorm dashboard UI"	workflow-architect, frontend-ui-developer, ux-researcher
"brainstorm RAG pipeline"	workflow-architect, llm-integrator, data-pipeline-engineer
"brainstorm caching strategy"	workflow-architect, backend-system-architect, performance-engineer

Always include:

workflow-architect

for system design perspective.

主题示例	应调用的Agent
"brainstorm API for users"	workflow-architect, backend-system-architect, security-auditor
"brainstorm dashboard UI"	workflow-architect, frontend-ui-developer, ux-researcher
"brainstorm RAG pipeline"	workflow-architect, llm-integrator, data-pipeline-engineer
"brainstorm caching strategy"	workflow-architect, backend-system-architect, performance-engineer

必须包含：

workflow-architect

以提供系统设计视角。

Agent Teams Alternative: Brainstorming Team

Agent Teams替代方案：头脑风暴团队

In Agent Teams mode, form a brainstorming team where agents debate ideas in real-time. Dynamically select teammates based on topic analysis (Phase 0):

python

TeamCreate(team_name="brainstorm-{topic-slug}", description="Brainstorm {topic}")

在Agent Teams模式下，组建头脑风暴团队，Agent实时辩论想法。根据主题分析（阶段0）动态选择团队成员：

python

TeamCreate(team_name="brainstorm-{topic-slug}", description="Brainstorm {topic}")

Always include the system design lead

必须包含系统设计主导者

Task(subagent_type="workflow-architect", name="system-designer", team_name="brainstorm-{topic-slug}", prompt="""You are the system design lead for brainstorming: {topic} DIVERGENT MODE: Generate 3-4 architectural approaches. When other teammates share ideas, build on them or propose alternatives. Challenge ideas that seem over-engineered — advocate for simplicity. After divergent phase, help synthesize the top approaches.""")

Domain-specific teammates (select 2-3 based on topic keywords)

领域特定团队成员（根据主题关键词选择2-3个）

Task(subagent_type="backend-system-architect", name="backend-thinker", team_name="brainstorm-{topic-slug}", prompt="""Brainstorm backend approaches for: {topic} DIVERGENT MODE: Generate 3-4 backend-specific ideas. When system-designer shares architectural ideas, propose concrete API designs. Challenge ideas from other teammates with implementation reality checks. Play devil's advocate on complexity vs simplicity trade-offs.""")

Task(subagent_type="frontend-ui-developer", name="frontend-thinker", team_name="brainstorm-{topic-slug}", prompt="""Brainstorm frontend approaches for: {topic} DIVERGENT MODE: Generate 3-4 UI/UX ideas. When backend-thinker proposes APIs, suggest frontend patterns that match. Challenge backend proposals that create poor user experiences. Advocate for progressive disclosure and accessibility.""")

Task(subagent_type="backend-system-architect", name="backend-thinker", team_name="brainstorm-{topic-slug}", prompt="""Brainstorm backend approaches for: {topic} DIVERGENT MODE: Generate 3-4 backend-specific ideas. When system-designer shares architectural ideas, propose concrete API designs. Challenge ideas from other teammates with implementation reality checks. Play devil's advocate on complexity vs simplicity trade-offs.""")

Task(subagent_type="frontend-ui-developer", name="frontend-thinker", team_name="brainstorm-{topic-slug}", prompt="""Brainstorm frontend approaches for: {topic} DIVERGENT MODE: Generate 3-4 UI/UX ideas. When backend-thinker proposes APIs, suggest frontend patterns that match. Challenge backend proposals that create poor user experiences. Advocate for progressive disclosure and accessibility.""")

Optional: Add security-auditor, ux-researcher, llm-integrator based on topic

可选：根据主题添加security-auditor, ux-researcher, llm-integrator


**Key advantage:** Agents riff on each other's ideas and play devil's advocate in real-time, rather than generating ideas in isolation.

**Team teardown** after synthesis:
```python


**核心优势：** Agent之间互相启发完善想法，并实时唱反角，而非孤立生成想法。

**团队解散（整合阶段后）：**
```python

After Phase 5 synthesis and design presentation

在阶段5整合与设计方案呈现完成后

SendMessage(type="shutdown_request", recipient="system-designer", content="Brainstorm complete") SendMessage(type="shutdown_request", recipient="backend-thinker", content="Brainstorm complete") SendMessage(type="shutdown_request", recipient="frontend-thinker", content="Brainstorm complete")

... shutdown any additional domain teammates

... 关闭其他领域团队成员

TeamDelete()


> **Fallback:** If team formation fails, use standard Phase 2 Task spawns from [Phase Workflow](references/phase-workflow.md).

---

TeamDelete()


> **降级方案：** 若团队创建失败，使用[阶段工作流](references/phase-workflow.md)中的标准阶段2 Task调用方式。

---

Key Principles

核心原则

Principle	Application
Dynamic agent selection	Select agents based on topic keywords
Parallel research	Launch 3-5 agents in ONE message
Memory-first	Check graph for past decisions before research
Divergent-first	Generate 10+ ideas BEFORE filtering
Task tracking	Use TaskCreate/TaskUpdate for progress visibility
YAGNI ruthlessly	Remove unnecessary complexity

原则	应用方式
动态Agent选型	根据主题关键词选择Agent
并行研究	一次消息调用3-5个Agent
优先检索记忆	研究前先检索知识图谱中的过往决策
先发散后收敛	生成10+个想法后再进行过滤
任务跟踪	使用TaskCreate/TaskUpdate实现进度可视化
严格遵循YAGNI原则	移除不必要的复杂度

Related Skills

References

参考资料

Phase Workflow - Detailed 7-phase instructions
Divergent Techniques - SCAMPER, Mind Mapping, etc.
Evaluation Rubric - 0-10 scoring criteria
Devil's Advocate Prompts - Challenge templates
Socratic Questions - Requirements discovery
Common Pitfalls - Mistakes to avoid
Example Session - Complete example

Version: 4.1.0 (January 2026) - Refactored to progressive loading structure

Phase Workflow - 七阶段详细说明
Divergent Techniques - SCAMPER、思维导图等发散式技巧
Evaluation Rubric - 0-10分评分标准
Devil's Advocate Prompts - 唱反角挑战模板
Socratic Questions - 需求挖掘问题集
Common Pitfalls - 需避免的常见错误
Example Session - 完整示例会话

版本： 4.1.0（2026年1月）- 重构为渐进式加载结构

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Brainstorming Ideas Into Designs

将初步想法转化为完整设计

STEP 0: Verify User Intent with AskUserQuestion

步骤0：通过AskUserQuestion验证用户意图

STEP 0b: Select Orchestration Mode

步骤0b：选择编排模式

CRITICAL: Task Management is MANDATORY (CC 2.1.16)

关键要求：必须进行任务管理（CC 2.1.16）

Create main task IMMEDIATELY

立即创建主任务

Create subtasks for each phase

为每个阶段创建子任务

The Seven-Phase Process

七阶段流程

When NOT to Use

不适用于以下场景

Quick Reference: Agent Selection

快速参考：Agent选型

Agent Teams Alternative: Brainstorming Team

Agent Teams替代方案：头脑风暴团队

Always include the system design lead

必须包含系统设计主导者

Domain-specific teammates (select 2-3 based on topic keywords)

领域特定团队成员（根据主题关键词选择2-3个）

Optional: Add security-auditor, ux-researcher, llm-integrator based on topic

可选：根据主题添加security-auditor, ux-researcher, llm-integrator

After Phase 5 synthesis and design presentation

在阶段5整合与设计方案呈现完成后

... shutdown any additional domain teammates

... 关闭其他领域团队成员

Key Principles

核心原则

Related Skills

相关技能

References

参考资料