North Star Vision
- 949 installs
- 1.9k repo stars
- Updated June 14, 2026
- owl-listener/designer-skills
north-star-vision is an agent skill that articulates product vision with pillars and scenarios for developers who need aligned strategic direction before design and build decisions.
About
north-star-vision is a designer-skills agent skill that helps teams define a compelling north-star product vision. Outputs include a one-sentence Vision Statement (who, what experience, why it matters), three to five Design Pillars as strategic differentiators, Vision Scenarios as narrative future-experience stories, and qualitative Success Criteria signals. Use north-star-vision at project kickoff or replanning when trade-offs need a shared reference point. The skill unites product and engineering around a future state before feature scoping, A/B tests, or architecture work begins.
- Produces a one-sentence Vision Statement, 3-5 Design Pillars, Vision Scenarios, and Success Criteria
- Defines three time horizons: near-term (1yr), mid-term (2-3yr), and long-term (5+yr)
- Includes a repeatable 5-step process: research synthesis, aspiration workshop, narrative writing, validation, communicat
- Creates a living artifact used actively in every review and planning cycle
- Ensures every design and product decision stays connected to the original north star
North Star Vision by the numbers
- 949 all-time installs (skills.sh)
- +42 installs in the week ending Jul 29, 2026 (Skillselion tracking)
- Ranked #496 of 3,282 Productivity & Planning skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
- Security screen: LOW risk (skills.sh audit)
- Data as of Jul 31, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
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| Installs | 949 |
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| repo stars | ★ 1.9k |
| Security audit | 3 / 3 scanners passed |
| Last updated | June 14, 2026 |
| Repository | owl-listener/designer-skills ↗ |
How do you write a north star product vision?
Articulate a clear, inspiring product vision that keeps every decision aligned as they move from idea to launch.
Who is it for?
Product and engineering leads at kickoff who need a shared vision before prioritizing features or architecture.
Skip if: Teams ready to run A/B tests, audit WCAG compliance, or draft spec task files without strategic vision work.
When should I use this skill?
A product needs a north-star vision with pillars and scenarios to guide design trade-offs and alignment.
What you get
Vision statement, 3-5 design pillars, narrative vision scenarios, and qualitative success criteria document.
- Vision statement
- Design pillars document
- Vision scenarios
By the numbers
- Defines 3-5 Design Pillars as strategic differentiators
Files
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
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What does north-star-vision output include?
north-star-vision delivers a Vision Statement, 3-5 Design Pillars, Vision Scenarios describing future experiences, and qualitative Success Criteria. These artifacts guide strategic design and engineering trade-offs.
When should teams use north-star-vision?
north-star-vision fits project kickoff or replanning when teams lack a shared future direction. The skill articulates who the product serves, the intended experience, and why it matters before feature work.
Is North Star Vision safe to install?
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