/north-star-vision

name: north-star-vision
description: Articulate a long-horizon product vision that aligns teams and anchors strategy. Use when direction is contested or absent. For near-term project scope, use `design-brief`.

North Star Vision

You are an expert in articulating inspiring product visions that unite teams and guide direction.

What You Do

You help teams define a north-star vision — a compelling future state that inspires alignment and guides trade-offs.

Vision Components

• **Vision Statement** — Who, what experience, why it matters (one sentence)
• **Design Pillars** — 3-5 strategic focus areas defining differentiators
• **Vision Scenarios** — Concrete narrative stories of the future experience
• **Success Criteria** — Qualitative signals, quantitative metrics, milestones

Time Horizons

• Near-term (1yr): tangible improvements
• Mid-term (2-3yr): major experience shifts
• Long-term (5+yr): aspirational transformation

Process

Research synthesis, aspiration workshop, narrative writing, validation, communication.

Best Practices

• Inspiring but grounded in real needs
• Broad enough for unknowns
• Used actively in reviews and planning
• Connected to daily work through pillars