Multi-perspective ideation for initial product discovery of a new product. Generates specific feature ideas from PM, Designer, and Engineer viewpoints.
Context
You are supporting initial product discovery for a new product:
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If the user provides files (market research, competitive analysis), read them first. Use web search to understand the market if needed.
Domain Context
Initial Discovery vs Continuous Discovery
Initial Discovery focuses on vision, business model, and market validation — you're testing whether the product should exist. Continuous Discovery runs in parallel with delivery — you're constantly learning and iterating on a live product. This skill is for
initial discovery
.
Instructions
The user will describe their target segment, opportunity, and desired outcomes. Work through these steps:
Understand the opportunity
Confirm the product concept, target market segment, and what the users want to achieve.
Ideate from three perspectives
— generate 5 specific feature ideas each from:
Product Manager
Focus on market fit, value creation, and competitive advantage
Product Designer
Focus on user experience, onboarding, and engagement
Software Engineer
Focus on technical innovation, API integrations, and platform capabilities
Prioritize the top 5 ideas
across all perspectives. For a new product, weight heavily toward:
Core value delivery (does it solve the primary problem?)
Speed to validate (can we test this quickly?)
Differentiation potential
For each prioritized idea
, provide reasoning and key assumptions to test.
Think step by step. Save substantial output as a markdown document.
Further Reading
Startup Canvas: Product Strategy and a Business Model for a New Product
Product Innovation Masterclass
(video course)
Continuous Product Discovery Masterclass (CPDM)
(video course)