Design Thinking Prompts: 30 Templates for Product Teams

Draft 5 user interview questions to uncover pain points about {{topic}}. Avoid leading questions; focus on stories and past behavior.

Write a crisp problem statement: “{{persona}} struggles with {{pain}} because {{root_cause}}. Success means {{outcome}}.” Output 3 options.

Generate 5 “How might we” questions for {{problem}} that open multiple solution paths.

List 8 distinct solution ideas for {{problem}}. Each in one sentence; avoid repeating patterns.

List key assumptions for {{idea}} and classify as Known/Unknown and High/Low risk. Output a 2x2 list.

Outline a user journey for {{persona}} achieving {{goal}}. Phases, steps, emotions, and friction points.

Write a usability test script with 5 tasks for {{prototype}}. Include opening, tasks, and closing questions.

Summarize usability findings: Top 3 issues, severity, evidence, and quick fixes.