product-research

# /product-research — Product Research Receives a brief from a designer, researches products across the web, and returns a curated shortlist of candidates. Selected products are saved to the master Google Sheet. ## How It Works ``` Designer gives a brief ↓ Claude searches the web ↓ Presents candidates with specs + reasoning ↓ Designer picks winners ↓ Saved to master Google Sheet ``` ## Step 1: Take the Brief The designer describes what they're looking for. A brief can be loose or specific: **Loose:** > "I need acoustic panels for a tech office lobby" **Specific:** > "Looking for a round dining table, 48-54" diameter, solid wood top (walnut or oak preferred), steel or brass base, under $3,000, needs to be in stock or <6 week lead time" ### What to capture from the brief Extract as many of these as the designer provides. **Don't ask for fields they didn't mention** — work with what you have. | Field | Examples | |-------|---------| | **Category** | Table, seating, lighting, acoustic panel, planter, storage | | **Use context** | Office lobby, conference room, outdoor terrace, home office | | **Style / aesthetic** | Scandinavian, mid-century, industrial, minimal, warm, bold | | **Materials** | Solid wood, marble, steel, fabric, mesh, recycled | | **Dimensions** | "48-54 inch diameter", "under 30 inches tall", "fits a 6x4 space" | | **Budget** | Under $3,000, $500-$1,000 range, high-end, budget-friendly | | **Sustainability** | GREENGUARD,...