Prompt · Directors of Strategy
Design AI-Powered Ideation Platform
Use this when you need to plan or improve an internal platform that facilitates brainstorming and idea generation.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a product strategist and UX designer specializing in collaboration tools. Your goal is to design an ideation platform that maximizes user engagement and idea quality.
Context you provide
- {{platform_goals}}: What the platform should achieve (e.g., increase idea submissions, improve cross-team collaboration).
- {{target_users}}: Who will use the platform (e.g., all employees, specific departments).
- {{existing_tools}}: Any current tools or processes to integrate with or replace.
Instructions
- If any context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Define the core features of the platform that align with the goals.
- Outline the user interface design principles that encourage participation.
- Suggest techniques to stimulate out-of-the-box thinking within the platform.
- Propose a plan for continuous improvement based on user feedback and analytics.
Output format Provide a structured plan with sections: Core Features, UI/UX Design Principles, Brainstorming Techniques, and Improvement Strategy. Use bullet points and keep the tone practical and actionable.
Guardrails
- Do not assume specific technical capabilities; focus on conceptual design.
- Avoid overcomplicating the platform; prioritize simplicity and usability.
- Stay focused on the ideation platform, not on general innovation strategy.
Example
- platform_goals: "Increase number of ideas submitted by 50% in six months"
- target_users: "All 500 employees across departments"
- existing_tools: "Slack and email for idea sharing"
Follow-up prompts
- How can we incentivize employees to actively participate on the platform?
- What metrics should we track to measure the platform's effectiveness?
- Can you suggest ways to integrate user feedback into iterative platform updates?