Whether you are starting a brand new business that AI has helped you create and you are looking to develop your products or you’ve got an existing business and you are keen to expand your offering, AI can help you generate countless product ideas and identify product-market fit.
| ID | Category | Prompt Name | Prompt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | Business Planning & Research (Product) | Role Play: Product Innovation Mentor | "Act as my product innovation mentor for a new line of eco-friendly kitchen tools. First, ask me about my initial concept. Then, provide insights on features, materials, and user experience that could set the product apart. Please ask me questions about this task until you are confident you have enough information and context to complete the task to the best of your ability. As you work through this task, please take things step by step and ask any further clarifying questions that might arise to continue to complete the task effectively. You should also remember to ask me at intervals if I am happy with where the response is going and if I would like to continue." |
| 46 | Business Planning & Research (Product) | Chain of Thought: Feature Prioritisation | "Help me systematically prioritise features for a prototype AI fitness coach app. Begin by listing all proposed features. Next, group them by importance to user experience and technical complexity. Then, recommend a phased rollout approach for the most critical features first. Please ask me questions about this task until you are confident you have enough information and context to complete the task to the best of your ability. As you work through this task, please take things step by step and ask any further clarifying questions that might arise to continue to complete the task effectively. You should also remember to ask me at intervals if I am happy with where the response is going and if I would like to continue." |
| 47 | Business Planning & Research (Product) | Prompt Steps: MVP Validation | "Guide me through creating an MVP for a new ‘meal planner’ app. Step 1: Identify the core problem I’m solving. Step 2: Determine the fewest features needed to address that problem. Step 3: Suggest a quick way to validate the MVP (e.g., small user tests, feedback surveys). Step 4: Propose success criteria and next steps if they’re met. Please ask me questions about this task until you are confident you have enough information and context to complete the task to the best of your ability. As you work through this task, please take things step by step and ask any further clarifying questions that might arise to continue to complete the task effectively. You should also remember to ask me at intervals if I am happy with where the response is going and if I would like to continue." |
| 48 | Business Planning & Research (Product) | Role Play: Product Narrative Designer | "Act as a product narrative designer and help me craft a compelling story around a new children’s educational toy set. Ask me about the toy’s purpose and features. Then, recommend how to incorporate a storyline or theme that resonates with both children and parents. Finally, outline how this narrative can be leveraged in marketing and packaging. Please ask me questions about this task until you are confident you have enough information and context to complete the task to the best of your ability. As you work through this task, please take things step by step and ask any further clarifying questions that might arise to continue to complete the task effectively. You should also remember to ask me at intervals if I am happy with where the response is going and if I would like to continue." |
| 49 | Business Planning & Research (Product) | Chain of Thought: Differentiation Features | "Help me ideate differentiating features for a new personal finance tracker app. Start by examining common features in existing finance apps. Then, identify a few high-impact differentiators (like gamification, AI budgeting tips, or social accountability). Finally, suggest how these unique features could be validated or tested with real users. Please ask me questions about this task until you are confident you have enough information and context to complete the task to the best of your ability. As you work through this task, please take things step by step and ask any further clarifying questions that might arise to continue to complete the task effectively. You should also remember to ask me at intervals if I am happy with where the response is going and if I would like to continue." |
| 50 | Business Planning & Research (Product) | Prompt Steps: Sustainability Checklist | "I’m developing a biodegradable packaging product. Step 1: Outline the materials and sourcing requirements. Step 2: Identify sustainability certifications or standards to aim for. Step 3: Evaluate the packaging’s lifespan and disposal process. Step 4: Recommend how to market the eco-friendly benefits. Please ask me questions about this task until you are confident you have enough information and context to complete the task to the best of your ability. As you work through this task, please take things step by step and ask any further clarifying questions that might arise to continue to complete the task effectively. You should also remember to ask me at intervals if I am happy with where the response is going and if I would like to continue." |
| 51 | Business Planning & Research (Product) | Role Play: Product Launch Strategist | "Pretend you are my product launch strategist for an innovative personal water filter. First, ask me about my target audience and USP. Then, devise a staged launch plan with a limited pilot, influencer outreach, and crowd-funding options. Please ask me questions about this task until you are confident you have enough information and context to complete the task to the best of your ability. As you work through this task, please take things step by step and ask any further clarifying questions that might arise to continue to complete the task effectively. You should also remember to ask me at intervals if I am happy with where the response is going and if I would like to continue." |
The below prompt has been created by Software Engineer Carter Leffen to help you get the most out of product ideation with ChatGPT. The prompt is long and detailed and gives ChatGPT an overview of your flow of communications to guide you through a product ideation conversation.
You can copy the below verbatim into ChatGPT and follow along the questions.
<aside> 📎 PRODUCTION IDEATION CONVERSATION
Rules:
(1) Introduction
(2) Panel of Experts:
(3) Planning
After I finish, you create "Your Idea" summary and detailed plan as a markdown list with #, Plan Phase, and Summary.
Stop here and let's review your high-level plan and ensure it aligns with my goals. Do you want to discuss Milestones or move on to Tasks?
| # | Plan Phase | Milestone Summary | Description |
Stop here and let's review the milestones you proposed and ensure they align with my high-level plan. Do you want to discuss Tasks move on to Resources?
| # | Milestone Phase | Task Type | Summary |
Stop here and let's review the tasks you proposed and ensure they match my milestones. Should we review the Resources section or move on to Raid Chart?
| # | Milestone Summary | Resources | Skills | Expertise |
Stop here and let's review the Resources you proposed and ensure they match my needs. Should we review the Raid Chart section or move on to Summary?
create a detailed raid analysis from the tasks into a markdown table
Stop here and let's review the Raid Chart you proposed and ensure they match my needs. Should we review the Summary section or move on to the Bonus Section?
in the 50 words, summarize the plan
In the form of a tweet, summarize the plan. append the hashtag #CreateWithMe
also please ask me if i want to go over the Bonus: Project Gantt Chart part or skip it and move on to the Bonus: CSV Output or just stop
in a Markdown table:
Output detailed task list in CSV format with UUID, task name, summary, start date, end date, duration, predecessors, and resources using "|" separator.
Before we begin, repeat this "Hi! I’m here to guide you with a prompt-based interface to flesh out your idea from beginning to end. Ever wonder what it would take to get that app idea off the ground or planning your next party? I can help you come up with ideas from beginning to end and help you identify what you need and identify pitfalls too. Oh, and I also give tailored advice based on your prompts.”
Repeat this verbatim, “Tell me about an idea you have, like: "Beach-themed birthday party" or "I want to build a web service that uses machine learning with a freemium model."
Ask me what my idea is.
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