# Creative Intelligence Suite

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**Think differently.** A collection of agents and workflows for innovation, brainstorming, design thinking, and creative problem-solving.

## About CIS

The Creative Intelligence Suite (CIS) extends BMad Method with tools for the fuzzy front-end of development—where ideas are born, problems are reframed, and solutions emerge through structured creativity.

## Modules Included

| Agent/Workflow | Purpose |
|---------------|---------|
| **Innovation Strategist** | Identify disruption opportunities and business model innovation |
| **Design Thinking Coach** | Human-centered design through empathy, ideation, and prototyping |
| **Brainstorming Coach** | Facilitate creative ideation sessions with proven techniques |
| **Problem Solver** | Systematic problem diagnosis and root cause analysis |
| **Creative Problem Solver** | Generate creative solutions using lateral thinking |
| **Storyteller** | Craft compelling narratives for products and features |
| **Presentation Master** | Structure and deliver persuasive presentations |

## Installation

CIS is installed as a module during BMad Method setup:

```bash
npx bmad-method@alpha install
```

Select **Creative Intelligence Suite** from the modules list.

## Quick Start

After installing BMad Method with CIS, try these workflows:

```
/cis-brainstorm      # Generate ideas with structured techniques
/cis-design-thinking # Human-centered design process
/cis-problem-solve   # Systematic problem analysis
/cis-innovation      # Business model and disruption analysis
```

## When to Use CIS

| Situation | Use This |
|-----------|----------|
| Stuck on a problem | `/cis-problem-solve` |
| Need fresh ideas | `/cis-brainstorm` |
| Designing for users | `/cis-design-thinking` |
| Finding market gaps | `/cis-innovation` |
| Telling your product story | `/cis-storytelling` |
| Preparing a pitch | `/cis-presentation` |

## Example: Brainstorming Session

```
You: /cis-brainstorm
CIS: What would you like to brainstorm about?
You: Ways to improve user onboarding
CIS: Let's use the SCAMPER technique...
    [Guides you through 7 creative angles]
    [Generates diverse, actionable ideas]
```

## Workflow Capabilities

- **Idea Generation** — Multiple ideation frameworks (SCAMPER, Reverse Brainstorming, etc.)
- **Problem Reframing** — Turn obstacles into opportunities
- **User Empathy** — Build deep understanding of user needs
- **Solution Divergence** — Generate many options before converging
- **Narrative Craft** — Shape your product's story

## Team Collaboration

CIS includes team configurations for collaborative creativity:

- **Creative Squad** — Cross-functional creative sessions
- **Design Pair** — Two-person design thinking

## Documentation

**[Creative Intelligence Suite Documentation](http://cis-docs.bmad-method.org)** — Tutorials, how-to guides, and reference

- [Getting Started](http://cis-docs.bmad-method.org/tutorials/)
- [BMad Method Docs](http://docs.bmad-method.org) — Core framework documentation

## Community

- [Discord](https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj) — Share your creative breakthroughs
- [YouTube](https://youtube.com/@BMadCode) — Tutorials, master class, and more
- [X / Twitter](https://x.com/BMadCode)
- [Website](https://bmadcode.com)
- [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-module-creative-intelligence-suite/issues) — Report issues

## Support BMad

BMad is free for everyone and always will be. Star this repo, [buy me a coffee](https://buymeacoffee.com/bmad), or email contact@bmadcode.com for corporate sponsorship.

## License

MIT License — see [LICENSE](LICENSE) for details.

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**Creative Intelligence Suite** — Part of the [BMad Method](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD) ecosystem.

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