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Overview

BMad Creative Intelligence Suite (CIS) brings structured creativity and innovation methodologies to the BMad Method ecosystem. It provides workflows and agents specialized in brainstorming, design thinking, creative problem-solving, and innovation facilitation. Module Code: cis

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Key Features

  • Structured Brainstorming - Facilitated ideation with proven techniques
  • Design Thinking Workflows - Human-centered problem-solving processes
  • Innovation Frameworks - Apply innovation methodologies systematically
  • Creative Problem-Solving - Tackle complex challenges creatively
  • Idea Evaluation - Assess and prioritize ideas objectively
  • Concept Development - Transform ideas into actionable concepts
  • Creative Writing Support - Content creation and storytelling
  • Innovation Agents - Specialized personas for creative facilitation

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Installation

Install CIS during initial setup: 
npx bmad-method install
# Select Creative Intelligence Suite when prompted
Or add it to an existing installation: 
npx bmad-method install --modules cis
For non-interactive installation: 
npx bmad-method install --modules cis --yes

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Repository Information

GitHub: bmad-code-org/bmad-module-creative-intelligence-suite NPM Package: bmad-creative-intelligence-suite Type: Official BMad Module Default Selected: No (opt-in during installation)

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Specialized Agents

CIS provides creative facilitation agent personas:

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Innovation Facilitator

Expertise in:
  • Brainstorming facilitation
  • Innovation methodologies
  • Creative thinking techniques
  • Idea generation strategies
  • Group creativity dynamics

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Design Thinking Coach

Expertise in:
  • Human-centered design
  • Empathy mapping
  • Problem framing
  • Prototyping strategies
  • User research integration

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Creative Strategist

Expertise in:
  • Idea evaluation and prioritization
  • Concept development
  • Strategic creativity
  • Business model innovation
  • Go-to-market strategy

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Content Creator

Expertise in:
  • Creative writing
  • Storytelling techniques
  • Content strategy
  • Narrative structure
  • Audience engagement

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Core Workflows

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Structured Brainstorming

Facilitated ideation sessions with proven techniques: 
/workflow brainstorm
Techniques:
  • Mind mapping
  • SCAMPER method
  • Six thinking hats
  • Reverse brainstorming
  • Brainwriting
Outputs:
  • Generated ideas
  • Categorized concepts
  • Initial evaluation
  • Next steps

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Design Thinking Process

Human-centered problem-solving: 
/workflow design-thinking
Phases:
  1. Empathize - Understand user needs
  2. Define - Frame the problem
  3. Ideate - Generate solutions
  4. Prototype - Create tangible concepts
  5. Test - Gather feedback and iterate
Outputs:
  • Empathy maps
  • Problem statements
  • Solution concepts
  • Prototype plans
  • Testing results

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Innovation Sprint

Compressed innovation process for rapid concept development: 
/workflow innovation-sprint
Duration: Typically 1-5 days Activities:
  • Challenge definition
  • Rapid ideation
  • Concept sketching
  • Prototyping
  • Stakeholder feedback
Outputs:
  • Validated concepts
  • Prototype artifacts
  • Implementation roadmap

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Idea Evaluation Matrix

Objectively assess and prioritize ideas: 
/workflow evaluate-ideas
Evaluation Criteria:
  • Feasibility
  • Desirability
  • Viability
  • Impact potential
  • Resource requirements
Outputs:
  • Scored ideas
  • Priority ranking
  • Risk assessment
  • Recommendation report

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Creative Problem-Solving

Systematic approach to complex challenges: 
/workflow creative-problem-solving
Process:
  1. Clarify the challenge
  2. Explore the data
  3. Frame problems and opportunities
  4. Generate ideas
  5. Develop solutions
  6. Build acceptance
Outputs:
  • Problem analysis
  • Solution options
  • Action plans
  • Stakeholder buy-in strategy

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Content Ideation

Generate content ideas and narratives: 
/workflow content-ideation
Content Types:
  • Blog posts and articles
  • Marketing campaigns
  • Product narratives
  • Documentation
  • Educational content
Outputs:
  • Content themes
  • Story outlines
  • Key messages
  • Content calendar

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Creative Techniques

CIS incorporates proven creativity methods:

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Divergent Thinking

  • Brainstorming variations
  • Analogical thinking
  • Random word association
  • Provocation techniques
  • What if scenarios

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Convergent Thinking

  • Dot voting
  • Multi-criteria analysis
  • Affinity grouping
  • Impact/effort matrix
  • Feasibility assessment

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Lateral Thinking

  • Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats
  • Random entry
  • Provocation and movement
  • Challenge assumptions
  • Escape thinking patterns

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Innovation Methodologies

CIS supports multiple innovation frameworks:

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Design Thinking

Human-centered innovation from IDEO and Stanford d.school

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Lean Startup

Build-Measure-Learn cycles for rapid validation

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Business Model Canvas

Strategic innovation and business model design

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Jobs to Be Done

Outcome-driven innovation framework

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Blue Ocean Strategy

Value innovation and uncontested market creation

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Configuration Variables

CIS defines its own configuration variables during installation. See the module’s module.yaml in the GitHub repository for current configuration options. Common configurations include:
  • Creative artifacts storage location
  • Preferred brainstorming techniques
  • Innovation framework preferences
  • Collaboration tools integration

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Integration with BMM

CIS enhances BMad Method workflows with creative techniques:

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Discovery Phase

  • Structured brainstorming for project ideas
  • Problem framing workshops
  • Opportunity identification

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Planning Phase

  • Creative product naming
  • Value proposition design
  • Feature ideation

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Architecture Phase

  • Creative solution exploration
  • Architectural alternatives
  • Innovation in technical design

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Implementation

  • Creative problem-solving for blockers
  • Innovation retrospectives
  • Continuous improvement ideation

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Best Practices

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Brainstorming

  1. Set clear objectives and constraints
  2. Defer judgment during ideation
  3. Encourage wild ideas
  4. Build on others’ ideas
  5. Go for quantity first, quality later

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Design Thinking

  1. Maintain user empathy throughout
  2. Embrace ambiguity and iteration
  3. Prototype early and often
  4. Gather diverse perspectives
  5. Test assumptions with real users

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Idea Evaluation

  1. Use objective criteria
  2. Separate creation from judgment
  3. Consider multiple dimensions
  4. Involve diverse evaluators
  5. Document decision rationale

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Example Use Cases

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Product Innovation

# Generate product ideas
/workflow brainstorm

# Evaluate and prioritize
/workflow evaluate-ideas

# Develop top concepts
/workflow design-thinking

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Process Improvement

# Identify process challenges
/workflow creative-problem-solving

# Design improved workflow
/agent design-thinking-coach

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Content Strategy

# Generate content ideas
/workflow content-ideation

# Develop narrative
/agent content-creator

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Business Model Innovation

# Explore business model alternatives
/workflow innovation-sprint

# Evaluate business model options
/agent creative-strategist

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Collaboration Features

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Team Brainstorming

  • Facilitate remote or in-person sessions
  • Capture all ideas systematically
  • Ensure equal participation
  • Synthesize group insights

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Stakeholder Workshops

  • Guide diverse groups through creative processes
  • Build consensus around ideas
  • Align on priorities
  • Create shared vision

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Innovation Culture

  • Establish regular innovation rituals
  • Normalize creative risk-taking
  • Celebrate experimentation
  • Document and share learnings

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Output Artifacts

CIS generates structured creative outputs:
  • Idea Libraries - Organized collections of ideas
  • Empathy Maps - User understanding artifacts
  • Journey Maps - User experience visualizations
  • Concept Sketches - Visual idea representations
  • Innovation Reports - Documented outcomes and recommendations
  • Content Outlines - Structured writing frameworks

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Support and Resources

  • GitHub: Repository
  • Discord: Get help in the #creative-intelligence channel
  • Issues: Report bugs or request features on GitHub
  • Examples: Sample innovation sessions and outputs

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Next Steps

Innovation Tutorials

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