design-orchestration
Orchestrates design workflows by routing work through brainstorming, multi-agent review, and execution readiness in the correct order. Prevents premature implementation, skipped validation, and unreviewed high-risk designs.
Best use case
design-orchestration is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Orchestrates design workflows by routing work through brainstorming, multi-agent review, and execution readiness in the correct order. Prevents premature implementation, skipped validation, and unreviewed high-risk designs.
Teams using design-orchestration should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/design-orchestration/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How design-orchestration Compares
| Feature / Agent | design-orchestration | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Orchestrates design workflows by routing work through brainstorming, multi-agent review, and execution readiness in the correct order. Prevents premature implementation, skipped validation, and unreviewed high-risk designs.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Design Orchestration (Meta-Skill) ## Purpose Ensure that **ideas become designs**, **designs are reviewed**, and **only validated designs reach implementation**. This skill does not generate designs. It **controls the flow between other skills**. --- ## Operating Model This is a **routing and enforcement skill**, not a creative one. It decides: - which skill must run next - whether escalation is required - whether execution is permitted --- ## Controlled Skills This meta-skill coordinates the following: - `brainstorming` — design generation - `multi-agent-brainstorming` — design validation - downstream implementation or planning skills --- ## Entry Conditions Invoke this skill when: - a user proposes a new feature, system, or change - a design decision carries meaningful risk - correctness matters more than speed --- ## Routing Logic ### Step 1 — Brainstorming (Mandatory) If no validated design exists: - Invoke `brainstorming` - Require: - Understanding Lock - Initial Design - Decision Log started You may NOT proceed without these artifacts. --- ### Step 2 — Risk Assessment After brainstorming completes, classify the design as: - **Low risk** - **Moderate risk** - **High risk** Use factors such as: - user impact - irreversibility - operational cost - complexity - uncertainty - novelty --- ### Step 3 — Conditional Escalation - **Low risk** → Proceed to implementation planning - **Moderate risk** → Recommend `multi-agent-brainstorming` - **High risk** → REQUIRE `multi-agent-brainstorming` Skipping escalation when required is prohibited. --- ### Step 4 — Multi-Agent Review (If Invoked) If `multi-agent-brainstorming` is run: Require: - completed Understanding Lock - current Design - Decision Log Do NOT allow: - new ideation - scope expansion - reopening problem definition Only critique, revision, and decision resolution are allowed. --- ### Step 5 — Execution Readiness Check Before allowing implementation: Confirm: - design is approved (single-agent or multi-agent) - Decision Log is complete - major assumptions are documented - known risks are acknowledged If any condition fails: - block execution - return to the appropriate skill --- ## Enforcement Rules - Do NOT allow implementation without a validated design - Do NOT allow skipping required review - Do NOT allow silent escalation or de-escalation - Do NOT merge design and implementation phases --- ## Exit Conditions This meta-skill exits ONLY when: - the next step is explicitly identified, AND - all required prior steps are complete Possible exits: - “Proceed to implementation planning” - “Run multi-agent-brainstorming” - “Return to brainstorming for clarification” - "If a reviewed design reports a final disposition of APPROVED, REVISE, or REJECT, you MUST route the workflow accordingly and state the chosen next step explicitly." --- ## Design Philosophy This skill exists to: - slow down the right decisions - speed up the right execution - prevent costly mistakes Good systems fail early. Bad systems fail in production. This meta-skill exists to enforce the former.
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