Design OS

Workflow Overview

Design OS uses slash commands to guide you through the design process.

Each command is a conversation—the AI asks questions, you provide direction, and together you shape your product.

The Design Workflow

Design OS follows a structured sequence. Each step builds on the previous one.

Phase 1: Product Planning

Before designing any screens, establish the foundation:

  1. Product Vision — Define what you're building, break it into sections, and shape your data
  2. Design Tokens — Choose colors and typography
  3. Application Shell — Design navigation and layout

Learn more about Product Planning

Phase 2: Section Design

Once the foundation is set, work through each section:

  1. Shape the Section — Define scope and requirements
  2. Create Sample Data — Generate realistic data and types
  3. Design the Screen — Build the actual React components
  4. Capture Screenshots — Document the design (optional)

Repeat for each section in your roadmap.

Learn more about Designing Sections

Phase 3: Export

When all sections are designed:

  1. Export — Generate the complete handoff package

Learn more about Export

Quick Reference

Command

/product-vision

Purpose

Define product vision, roadmap, and data shape

Command

/product-roadmap

Purpose

Update the product roadmap

Command

/data-shape

Purpose

Update the data shape

Command

/design-tokens

Purpose

Choose colors and typography

Command

/design-shell

Purpose

Design navigation and layout

Command

/shape-section

Purpose

Define a section's scope and requirements

Command

/sample-data

Purpose

Generate sample data and TypeScript types

Command

/design-screen

Purpose

Create screen design components

Command

/screenshot-design

Purpose

Capture screenshots

Command

/export-product

Purpose

Generate the complete handoff package

Tips

  • Follow the sequence — Each step builds on the previous. Don't skip ahead.
  • Be specific — The more detail you provide, the better the output.
  • Iterate — Each command is a conversation. Refine until you're happy.
  • Restart the dev server — After creating new components, restart to see changes.

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