Codifying Design Methods

Example: 6-Hats Thinking Method

The Six Hats Thinking Method, created by Edward de Bono, is a decision-making and problem-solving technique that involves looking at a problem from six distinct perspectives, represented by different colored hats:

  1. White Hat: Focus on facts and data.

  2. Red Hat: Consider emotions and gut feelings.

  3. Black Hat: Look at potential problems and risks.

  4. Yellow Hat: Think about the benefits and positive aspects.

  5. Green Hat: Explore creative ideas and possibilities.

  6. Blue Hat: Manage the thinking process, like a facilitator.

It's a structured way to explore a problem comprehensively. Read more about it:

Step 1: Codify the Hats

First, we translate the purpose of each "hat" into specific "Agent Instructions" using the Agent Builder Module. Each agent will have a Task Description that outlines its role and Rules that provide clear guidelines for interaction.

Step 2: Use them for Feedback

Next, we'll use these six hats to generate feedback on design ideas. Begin by crafting a prompt that instructs the agents to provide feedback. Connect each agent to an AI model, such as GPT-3.5-Turbo, to bring the instructions to life.

You can then apply the Six Hats framework to your design ideas by updating the relevant nodes with the feedback from each agent.

Challenge: Simulate a Group Conversation

Now that you've created agents for each hat, can you integrate them into a single chat session? This will simulate a conversation where every hat (or perspective) contributes to the discussion.

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