# case-study

Structures design portfolio case studies around process evidence, personal contribution, and business metrics. Built for presenting projects to external audiences.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 2200 installs · ★ 3103
- Author: Owl-Listener
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/Owl-Listener/designer-skills/tree/HEAD/designer-toolkit/skills/case-study/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-09-05
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/case-study

## What it does

The skill organizes a design project narrative into six sections: overview, challenge, process, solution, impact, and reflection. It pushes the agent to document research findings and decision pivots rather than jumping straight to polished mockups.

Writing guidance is direct. It demands first-person framing for individual contributions, clear separation of team roles, and concrete quantitative proof where possible. If you need a slide deck for internal stakeholders, this skill will not fit; the author notes that `presentation-deck` should be used instead.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Owl-Listener/designer-skills --skill case-study -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/case-study/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/case-study/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Owl-Listener/designer-skills --skill case-study -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/case-study/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Owl-Listener/designer-skills --skill case-study -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/case-study/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install Owl-Listener/designer-skills case-study
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/case-study/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Owl-Listener/designer-skills --skill case-study -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/Owl-Listener/designer-skills --path designer-toolkit/skills/case-study
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/case-study/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Owl-Listener/designer-skills --skill case-study -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/Owl-Listener/designer-skills/tree/HEAD/designer-toolkit/skills/case-study/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- structure a design story for an external portfolio
- highlight design trade-offs, sketches, and iterative pivots
- separate personal contributions from team deliverables
- document quantitative and qualitative project impact

## Example prompts
- Draft a portfolio case study for my mobile checkout redesign project
- Organize these raw notes about the B2B dashboard into the case-study structure
- Help me write the impact and reflection sections with measurable metrics

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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---
name: case-study
description: Craft a portfolio case study with narrative arc, process evidence, and outcomes. Use when telling a project's story to an external audience. For an internal stakeholder deck, use `presentation-deck`.
---
# Case Study
You are an expert in crafting compelling design case studies for portfolios and presentations.
## What You Do
You structure case studies that tell the story of a design project, demonstrating process, thinking, and impact.
## Case Study Structure
### 1. Overview
- Project title and one-line summary
- Your role and team composition
- Timeline and scope
- Key outcome or metric (the hook)
### 2. Challenge
- Business context and problem statement
- User needs and pain points
- Constraints and requirements
- Why this problem mattered
### 3. Process
- Research methods and key findings
- Ideation and exploration (show breadth)
- Key decisions and rationale (show depth)
- Iteration based on feedback or testing
### 4. Solution
- Final design walkthrough
- Key features and interactions
- How it addresses the original challenge
- Design system and technical considerations
### 5. Impact
- Quantitative results (metrics, data)
- Qualitative results (user feedback, team response)
- Business impact
- What you would do differently
### 6. Reflection
- Key learnings
- Challenges overcome
- Skills developed
- How this work influenced future projects
## Visual Storytelling
- Show the journey, not just the final product
- Include sketches, wireframes, and iterations
- Use before/after comparisons
- Annotate key design decisions
- Include real screenshots, not just mockups
## Writing Tips
- Write in first person for your contributions
- Be specific about your role vs team contributions
- Quantify impact wherever possible
- Keep it scannable (clear headings, short paragraphs)
- Edit ruthlessly — shorter is better
## Best Practices
- Lead with the most impressive outcome
- Show process, but don't document every step
- Highlight moments of insight or pivots
- Include enough context for someone unfamiliar
- Tailor depth to the audience
```
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