Project Brainstorming Workflow
Structured ideation for software projects exploring problem spaces, architectures, and innovative solutions beyond traditional requirements gathering.
Table of Contents
Purpose
Generate multiple solution approaches for software projects through:
- Parallel ideation tracks (architecture, UX, integration, value delivery)
- Technical-business alignment from inception
- Hidden assumption discovery
- Innovation beyond obvious solutions
Usage
# Run brainstorming session
bmad bmm *brainstorm-project
# Or via Analyst agent
*brainstorm-project
Process
1. Context Capture
- Business objectives and constraints
- Technical environment
- Stakeholder needs
- Success criteria
2. Parallel Ideation
- Architecture Track: Technical approaches with trade-offs
- UX Track: Interface paradigms and user journeys
- Integration Track: System connection patterns
- Value Track: Feature prioritization and delivery
3. Solution Synthesis
- Evaluate feasibility and impact
- Align with strategic objectives
- Surface hidden assumptions
- Generate recommendations
Inputs & Outputs
Inputs
| Input | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Project Context | Document | Business objectives, environment, constraints |
| Problem Statement | Optional | Core challenge or opportunity |
Outputs
| Output | Content |
|---|---|
| Architecture Proposals | Multiple approaches with trade-off analysis |
| Value Framework | Prioritized features aligned to objectives |
| Risk Analysis | Dependencies, challenges, opportunities |
| Strategic Recommendation | Synthesized direction with rationale |
Integration
Workflow Chain
- brainstorm-project ← Current step
- research (optional deep dive)
- product-brief (strategic document)
- Phase 2 planning (PRD/tech-spec)
Feed Into
- Product Brief development
- Architecture decisions
- PRD requirements
- Epic prioritization
Best Practices
- Prepare context - Gather business and technical background
- Think broadly - Explore non-obvious approaches
- Document assumptions - Capture implicit beliefs
- Consider constraints - Technical, organizational, resource
- Focus on value - Align to business objectives
Configuration
# bmad/bmm/config.yaml
output_folder: ./output
project_name: Your Project
Related Workflows
- Research - Deep investigation
- Product Brief - Strategic planning
- PRD - Requirements document
Part of BMad Method v6 - Phase 1 Analysis workflows