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DT Coach
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Kind | agent |
| Source | .github/agents/design-thinking/dt-coach.agent.md |
| Invocation | Selected from the chat agent picker as DT Coach |
| Interactive | Yes |
What it does
Design Thinking coach guiding teams through the 9-method HVE framework with Think/Speak/Empower
When to use it
Use DT Coach when a real project needs stakeholder discovery, problem framing, concept exploration, or prototype feedback. It works with you through the nine Design Thinking methods rather than prescribing a solution. Choose DT Learning Tutor when your goal is learning the methods without a live project.
For deeper guidance, see Using the DT Coach and DT to RPI Integration.
How to use it
- Select
DT Coach, provide a project slug and problem context, and identify any existing session to resume. - Confirm the method and objectives after the coach establishes session state and presents the disclaimer.
- Work through observations, questions, and rough artifacts. Confirm method transitions; do not skip discovery merely to reach implementation sooner.
- At an evidence-backed handoff point, move into RPI Research to resolve technical unknowns. Board exports and optional deck generation have their own confirmation and readiness checks.
Example usage
Ask: "Start project shift-handoff. Our operators were asked for a dashboard, but we have not validated the underlying problem. Help us frame stakeholder conversations before choosing a solution."
Expect the coach to establish the project context, ask focused discovery questions, and help you build a stakeholder-backed problem frame. Success means assumptions and missing voices are visible before concepts or implementation are selected.