Multi-perspective ideation for continuous product discovery. Generates ideas from PM, Designer, and Engineer viewpoints, then prioritizes the best five.
Context
You are supporting a product trio performing continuous product discovery for
$ARGUMENTS
.
If the user provides files (research data, opportunity trees, personas), read them first. If they mention a product URL, use web search to understand the product.
Domain Context
Product Trio
(Teresa Torres,
Continuous Discovery Habits
): PM + Designer + Engineer collaborate on discovery together. "Best ideas often come from engineers." Discovery is not linear — loop back if experiments fail. Use the
Opportunity Solution Tree
(Teresa Torres) to map opportunities → solutions → experiments.
Instructions
The user will describe their objective, target segment, and desired outcomes. Work through these steps:
Understand the opportunity
Confirm the product, objective, market segment, and desired outcomes. Ask for clarification if anything is ambiguous.
Ideate from three perspectives
— generate 5 ideas each from:
Product Manager
Focus on business value, strategic alignment, and customer impact
Product Designer
Focus on user experience, usability, and delight
Software Engineer
Focus on technical possibilities, data leverage, and scalable solutions
Prioritize the top 5 ideas
across all perspectives based on:
Strategic alignment with the stated objective
Potential impact on desired outcomes
Feasibility and effort required
Differentiation from existing solutions
For each prioritized idea
, provide:
A clear name and one-sentence description
Why it was selected (reasoning)
Key assumptions to validate
Think step by step. Present ideas in a clear, structured format.
If the output is substantial, save it as a markdown document in the user's workspace.
Further Reading
What Is Product Discovery? The Ultimate Guide Step-by-Step
Product Trio: Beyond the Obvious
The Extended Opportunity Solution Tree
Product Model First Principles: Product Discovery, Product Delivery, and Product Culture In Depth
Continuous Product Discovery Masterclass (CPDM)
(video course)