Compare design directions on named criteria
Force an explicit comparison rather than a preference expressed as expertise.
What this prompt helps you do
A criterion-by-criterion comparison with trade-offs, risks, and a reasoned recommendation.
When to use it
Several design directions are viable and the team is choosing by taste.
What to prepare
The goal, relevant source material, constraints, examples, and the decision or action this should support.
How to get a strong result
Set the criteria and their weight before presenting the options, so the comparison cannot be reverse-engineered.
How to use this prompt
Replace each placeholder with accurate context. Paste the complete prompt into Claude, review the response critically, resolve important questions, and use it as a considered input to the next decision—not as an unchecked final answer.