LEVERAGEAI LLC

PRD to Production: Claude Workflow

Full Chat: https://claude.ai/chat/92023bbd-19a9-4d84-b0ef-29d4c18fc0e3?artifactId=remixed-3d81ba29

Artifacts:

Code Blocks will be in a separate article that will be linked

Project Outline:

Prompt -- I want to build off of the One-pager PRD artifact to create a workflow that walks the user through idea to Wireframe > To Prototype > Production Ready Architecture and Specs > Build production app with Claude Code. Create the Outline and roadmap first, then we will build the artifact for each component and link them together, integrating the anthropic api for AI assisted support throughout the process.

Thought process

This is an excellent and ambitious project! The user wants to create a comprehensive workflow that takes someone from a product idea all the way through to production-ready code. Let me break down what they're asking for:

  1. Start with the existing One-pager PRD Creator

  2. Extend it to include:

    • Wireframe design

    • Prototype creation

    • Production-ready architecture and specs

    • Building with Claude Code

They want me to first create an outline and roadmap before we start building. This is smart - we need to plan the architecture and flow carefully.

Key considerations:

  • Each stage should build on the previous one

  • Need to integrate the Anthropic API throughout for AI assistance

  • Should maintain state across stages

  • Need clear transitions between stages

  • Should be modular so we can build each component separately

  • User flow should be intuitive and guided

Let me create a comprehensive outline and roadmap that considers:

  • User journey/workflow

  • Technical architecture

  • Data flow between stages

  • AI integration points

  • Component breakdown

  • Implementation phases

I love this vision! Let's create a comprehensive Product Development Studio that guides users from concept to production. Here's the complete outline and roadmap:

🎯 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT STUDIO - MASTER OUTLINE

Overall Vision

A unified platform that takes users through the complete product development lifecycle with AI-assisted guidance at every stage.

📋 STAGE BREAKDOWN

Stage 1: Ideation → PRD (Already Built)

Current State: One-pager PRD Creator

  • Input: 3 key questions about the product

  • Output: Professional one-pager PRD

  • Enhancement: Add "Export to Wireframe Stage" button

Stage 2: PRD → Wireframes

Component: Wireframe Designer

Features:

  • Input Sources:

    • Import PRD content automatically

    • Manual wireframe creation

    • AI-suggested layouts based on PRD

  • Core Functionality:

    • Drag-and-drop wireframe builder

    • Pre-built component library (buttons, forms, navigation, etc.)

    • Multi-screen/page support

    • Annotations and notes

    • Responsive preview (mobile/tablet/desktop)

  • AI Assistant:

    • Generate wireframe suggestions from PRD

    • Suggest UX improvements

    • Accessibility recommendations

    • Best practice guidance

  • Output:

    • Exportable wireframe specs (JSON)

    • Visual wireframe images

    • Annotated design document

Stage 3: Wireframes → Interactive Prototype

Component: Prototype Builder

Features:

  • Input Sources:

    • Import wireframes from Stage 2

    • Import design system/brand guidelines

  • Core Functionality:

    • Convert wireframes to interactive prototype

    • Add interactions (clicks, hovers, transitions)

    • Link screens together

    • Add realistic data/content

    • User flow visualization

    • Mobile + desktop preview

  • AI Assistant:

    • Auto-generate component code (React)

    • Suggest interaction patterns

    • Generate sample data

    • Recommend animations/transitions

    • Design system suggestions

  • Output:

    • Live interactive prototype

    • Component library (React)

    • Design tokens

    • User flow documentation

Stage 4: Prototype → Architecture & Specs

Component: Architecture Planner

Features:

  • Input Sources:

    • PRD requirements

    • Prototype components

    • Technical constraints

  • Core Functionality:

    • System architecture diagram

    • Database schema designer

    • API endpoint planner

    • Technology stack selector

    • Infrastructure planning

    • Security considerations

    • Performance requirements

  • AI Assistant:

    • Generate architecture recommendations

    • Suggest tech stack based on requirements

    • Create database schemas

    • Design API contracts

    • Identify potential bottlenecks

    • Generate technical documentation

  • Output:

    • Architecture diagram

    • Database schema (SQL/NoSQL)

    • API specifications (OpenAPI/Swagger)

    • Tech stack document

    • Implementation roadmap

    • File structure recommendation

Stage 5: Architecture → Production Build

Component: Claude Code Generator

Features:

  • Input Sources:

    • Architecture specs

    • Component library from prototype

    • API specifications

  • Core Functionality:

    • Generate project scaffolding

    • Create Claude Code prompts

    • Generate implementation tickets

    • Code review checklist

    • Testing strategy

    • Deployment guide

  • AI Assistant:

    • Generate boilerplate code

    • Create component implementations

    • Generate API routes

    • Write tests

    • Create deployment configs

    • Generate documentation

  • Output:

    • Complete codebase structure

    • Claude Code command sequences

    • Implementation guide

    • Testing suite

    • Deployment scripts

    • Documentation

🏗️ TECHNICAL ARCHITECTURE

Data Flow 

User Input → PRD → Wireframes → Prototype → Architecture → Production Code
     ↓         ↓         ↓           ↓            ↓              ↓
  AI Assist  AI Assist AI Assist  AI Assist   AI Assist    AI Assist

State Management

  • Global Project State: Maintains all data across stages

  • Stage-Specific State: Each stage's local state

  • Navigation State: Track current stage and progress

  • Export/Import: Seamless data transfer between stages

Core Data Structure

javascript

{
  projectId: "uuid",
  projectName: "string",
  createdAt: "timestamp",
  updatedAt: "timestamp",
  currentStage: "prd | wireframe | prototype | architecture | build",
  stages: {
    prd: { /* PRD data */ },
    wireframes: { /* Wireframe data */ },
    prototype: { /* Prototype data */ },
    architecture: { /* Architecture data */ },
    build: { /* Build specs */ }
  }
}

🎨 UI/UX DESIGN SYSTEM

Layout Structure

  • Top Navigation: Stage progress indicator (breadcrumb style)

  • Left Sidebar: Tools/options for current stage

  • Main Canvas: Primary work area

  • Right Sidebar: AI assistant (always available)

  • Bottom Panel: Export/Continue/Back buttons

Design Principles

  • Consistent glassmorphism aesthetic

  • Smooth stage transitions

  • Real-time AI suggestions

  • Mobile-responsive

  • Keyboard shortcuts

  • Dark mode support

🤖 AI INTEGRATION POINTS

Anthropic API Usage

Each stage will have dedicated AI capabilities:

  1. PRD Stage: Content generation, refinement

  2. Wireframe Stage: Layout suggestions, UX recommendations

  3. Prototype Stage: Component generation, interaction patterns

  4. Architecture Stage: System design, tech stack recommendations

  5. Build Stage: Code generation, best practices

AI Assistant Features

  • Context-aware suggestions

  • Inline editing

  • Version history with AI explanations

  • "Ask Claude" sidebar (always available)

  • Template library with AI customization

📦 COMPONENT BREAKDOWN

Shared Components

  1. Navigation Bar - Stage selector + progress

  2. AI Sidebar - Chat interface with Claude

  3. Export Manager - Export current stage data

  4. Project Manager - Save/load projects

  5. Settings Panel - Preferences and configs

Stage-Specific Components

  1. PRD Creator (✅ Built)

  2. Wireframe Canvas (To build)

  3. Prototype Studio (To build)

  4. Architecture Planner (To build)

  5. Code Generator (To build)

🚀 IMPLEMENTATION ROADMAP

Phase 1: Foundation (Week 1)

  • Create master shell application

  • Build navigation system

  • Implement global state management

  • Create AI sidebar component

  • Set up Anthropic API integration

  • Integrate existing PRD Creator

Phase 2: Wireframe Stage (Week 2)

  • Build wireframe canvas

  • Create component library

  • Implement drag-and-drop

  • Add AI wireframe generation

  • Create export functionality

  • Connect to PRD stage

Phase 3: Prototype Stage (Week 3)

  • Build prototype editor

  • Implement interaction system

  • Create live preview

  • Add AI component generation

  • Implement screen linking

  • Connect to wireframe stage

Phase 4: Architecture Stage (Week 4)

  • Build architecture diagram tool

  • Create database schema designer

  • Implement API planner

  • Add AI architecture recommendations

  • Create tech stack selector

  • Connect to prototype stage

Phase 5: Build Stage (Week 5)

  • Build code generation interface

  • Create Claude Code prompt builder

  • Implement file tree viewer

  • Add ticket generation

  • Create deployment guide generator

  • Connect to architecture stage

Phase 6: Integration & Polish (Week 6)

  • End-to-end testing

  • UI/UX refinements

  • Performance optimization

  • Add templates library

  • Create documentation

  • Beta testing

💾 DATA PERSISTENCE

Storage Strategy

  • In-Memory State: React state for current session

  • Local Storage: Auto-save project data

  • Export Options:

    • JSON (full project data)

    • PDF (documentation)

    • ZIP (code + assets)

    • Claude Code files

🎯 SUCCESS METRICS

User Experience

  • Time from idea to production-ready specs: < 2 hours

  • User satisfaction: 90%+ would recommend

  • Completion rate: 70%+ finish all stages

Technical Performance

  • AI response time: < 3 seconds

  • Stage transition: < 1 second

  • Export generation: < 10 seconds

📚 TECH STACK

Frontend

  • React (artifact environment)

  • Tailwind CSS (styling)

  • Lucide React (icons)

  • React Flow (diagrams)

AI Integration

  • Anthropic API (Claude Sonnet 4.5)

  • Streaming responses

  • Context management

Libraries

  • React DnD (drag and drop)

  • Excalidraw (wireframes/diagrams)

  • Monaco Editor (code editing)

  • HTML2Canvas (screenshots)

🔄 USER JOURNEY EXAMPLE

  1. Start: User has an app idea

  2. Stage 1: Answer 3 questions → Get PRD

  3. Stage 2: Review PRD → AI generates wireframes → User refines

  4. Stage 3: Import wireframes → Add interactions → Preview prototype

  5. Stage 4: Define architecture → AI suggests tech stack → Generate specs

  6. Stage 5: Get Claude Code prompts → Build production app

  7. Complete: Ship product! 🚀

🎨 VISUAL MOCKUP CONCEPT 

┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  🏗️ Product Studio    [PRD] → [Wire] → [Proto] → [Arch] → [Build] │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ ┌─────┐ ┌───────────────────────────────┐ ┌─────────┐ │
│ │     │ │                               │ │         │ │
│ │Tool │ │      Main Canvas Area         │ │   AI    │ │
│ │     │ │                               │ │ Claude  │ │
│ │Bar  │ │   [Current Stage Content]     │ │ Sidebar │ │
│ │     │ │                               │ │         │ │
│ └─────┘ └───────────────────────────────┘ └─────────┘ │
│                                                        │
│           [Back] [Save] [Export] [Next Stage →]       │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

What do you think of this roadmap?

Would you like me to:

  1. Start building Phase 1 (Master shell + navigation)

  2. Refine any stage before we begin

  3. Create a simplified MVP with fewer features

  4. Dive into a specific stage you're most excited about

Let me know and we'll bring this Product Development Studio to life! 🚀

Looks great to me! Just keep in mind that we will have to export to Claude Code to be able to actually run the code beyond an artifact environment. Start building Phase 1.

Thought process

Perfect! The user wants to start with Phase 1. Let me build the master shell application with:

  1. Navigation system with stage progress

  2. Global state management

  3. AI sidebar component

  4. Anthropic API integration

  5. Integration of the existing PRD Creator

Key considerations:

  • This is an artifact, so we can't use localStorage directly (forbidden in artifacts)

  • We need to use React state (useState, useReducer) for state management

  • The Anthropic API is available via fetch to https://api.anthropic.com/v1/messages

  • No API key needed (handled on backend)

  • We should create a modular structure where each stage can be a separate component

  • The PRD creator should be integrated as the first stage

  • We need smooth transitions between stages

  • AI sidebar should be always available

  • Export functionality to prepare for Claude Code export

Let me create a comprehensive Phase 1 artifact that includes:

  • Master navigation with progress indicator

  • Global project state management

  • AI assistant sidebar

  • Stage container system

  • The PRD stage (integrated from existing)

  • Export preparation for Claude Code

  • Placeholder stages for future development

I'll use a clean, modular architecture that makes it easy to add the other stages later.

Perfect! Let's build Phase 1 - the foundation of our Product Development Studio. This will include the master shell, navigation, state management, AI sidebar, and integrate the PRD Creator.

Product Development Studio - Phase 1

Interactive artifact 

🎉 Phase 1 Complete! Here's what we built:

✅ Core Features Implemented:

  1. Master Navigation System

    • Beautiful stage progress indicator with breadcrumb-style navigation

    • Click to navigate between accessible stages

    • Visual indicators for completed stages (✓)

    • Disabled states for future stages

  2. Global State Management

    • Complete project state using React's useReducer

    • Tracks all stages and their data

    • Project metadata (name, timestamps, completion status)

    • Easy to extend for future stages

  3. AI Assistant Sidebar

    • Always-accessible Claude AI chat

    • Context-aware (knows current stage and project data)

    • Streaming-like conversation experience

    • Slide-in/out animation

  4. PRD Stage (Fully Integrated)

    • Complete PRD creator from the original artifact

    • Three-question form

    • AI-generated professional PRD

    • Split-screen design

  5. Export System

    • Export Project JSON: Full project data for saving/loading

    • Export for Claude Code: Special markdown format with instructions for building in Claude Code

    • Both exports ready to use outside the artifact

  6. Placeholder Stages

    • Wireframes, Prototype, Architecture, and Build stages

    • Coming soon indicators

    • Easy to replace with real implementations

🎨 Design Features:

  • Glassmorphism UI with animated gradient background

  • Smooth transitions and hover effects

  • Responsive layout

  • Project name editing inline

  • Professional color scheme

🔧 Technical Architecture:

  • Modular component structure

  • Clean separation of concerns

  • Ready for stage additions

  • No localStorage (artifact-safe)

  • Anthropic API integrated

🚀 Try it out!

  1. Create a PRD: Fill out the 3 questions and generate a PRD

  2. Chat with Claude: Click "AI Assistant" to get help

  3. Export: Use the Export button to save your project

  4. Navigate: See how the stage navigation works

📝 Next Steps - What would you like to do?

  1. Phase 2: Build the Wireframe Stage (drag-and-drop wireframe canvas)

  2. Phase 3: Build the Prototype Stage (interactive prototype builder)

  3. Phase 4: Build the Architecture Stage (system design & tech stack)

  4. Phase 5: Build the Build Stage (code generation for Claude Code)

Or we can:

  • Refine Phase 1 (add features, improve UX)

  • Test the Claude Code export workflow

  • Add more PRD templates/examples

What would you like to tackle next? 🎯

PRD Q & A:

1: A lead and contact management system with a dashboard for tracking local businesses and interactions. I want to be able to copy and paste the google search results from queries like: "Landscapers in Medford, Oregon" into the app and have it automatically structure the data. CSV Export. I also want CSV Import so I can create Keyword Profiles and SEO Rankings for each company on the list.

  1. Local Businesses across service industries. It solves the problem of understanding the results being driven by SEO investment and the necessity of having a quality website, GBP, and online presence.

  2. Key Features: Dashboard that organizes companies, their information such as: location, contact info, website, owners, etc.. and SEO data for easy navigation and visual understanding. High Quality parsing and structuring of imported data. A built-in high quality web scraper to conduct searches would be a major plus. I have a separate website auding tool -- The ability to import, organize and store website audits and link the audits to company profiles would be a major plus. Focus on the basic functionality first and progressively add advanced features. Measure of Success will be Client Acquisition, increased website traffic for my websites and directories. Revenue, and Client Retention. I want to utilize my SEO abilities and directory traffic to land web design projects for local companies as well as manage their SEO for a monthly fee as my businesses initial revenue engine.

Initial PRD Output:

One-pager: Local Business Intelligence & Lead Management Platform

1. TL;DR

A comprehensive lead and contact management system that transforms Google search results into structured business intelligence for service industry professionals. The platform enables users to quickly identify, organize, and analyze local businesses while tracking their SEO performance to identify web design and SEO service opportunities.

2. Goals

Business Goals

  • Generate leads for web design and SEO services through competitive analysis

  • Increase revenue through monthly SEO management contracts

  • Drive traffic to owned websites and directories

  • Build a scalable client acquisition engine for service industry outreach

User Goals

  • Instantly convert Google search results into organized business databases

  • Track and analyze local competitor SEO performance

  • Streamline lead management and client communication workflows

  • Make data-driven decisions for business development outreach

Non-Goals

  • Full CRM replacement for existing enterprise users

  • Social media management features

  • Advanced email marketing automation

  • Multi-industry vertical expansion (focus on service businesses initially)

3. User stories

Primary Persona: SEO/Web Design Consultant

  • As a consultant, I want to paste Google search results and automatically extract business information so I can quickly build prospect lists

  • As a business developer, I want to import CSV data with keyword rankings so I can identify underperforming competitors

  • As a service provider, I want to link website audits to company profiles so I can present comprehensive proposals

Secondary Persona: Local Service Business Owner

  • As a business owner, I want to see where I rank compared to competitors so I can understand my market position

  • As a marketing manager, I want to export organized data so I can share insights with my team

4. Functional requirements

MVP Core Features (Phase 1)

  • Google search results parser with structured data extraction

  • Company profile dashboard with contact information, location, and website data

  • CSV import/export functionality for lead management

  • Basic keyword profile creation and storage

Enhanced Features (Phase 2)

  • Built-in web scraper for automated search queries

  • Website audit import and company profile linking

  • SEO ranking visualization and trend tracking

  • Advanced filtering and search capabilities

Advanced Features (Phase 3)

  • Automated competitor monitoring and alerts

  • Bulk data enrichment and validation

  • Custom reporting and proposal generation tools

5. User experience

Primary User Journey - Lead Generation

  • User conducts Google search for "Landscapers in [City]"

  • Copy search results and paste into platform

  • System automatically parses and structures business data

  • User reviews parsed data and makes corrections

  • Export refined lead list to CSV or integrate with existing workflow

Import/Analysis Journey

  • User uploads CSV with business data and keyword rankings

  • System matches data to existing profiles or creates new ones

  • Dashboard displays visual ranking analysis and opportunity identification

  • User identifies prospects with poor SEO performance for outreach

Edge Cases & UI Notes

  • Handle incomplete or malformed Google search data gracefully

  • Provide manual data correction tools for parsing errors

  • Ensure mobile-responsive design for field work

  • Include data validation warnings for suspicious entries

6. Narrative

Sarah, an SEO consultant, receives an inquiry about landscaping services in Medford, Oregon. Instead of spending hours manually researching competitors, she opens the platform and conducts a quick Google search. She copies the results—business names, phone numbers, addresses, and snippets—and pastes them directly into the system.

Within seconds, the platform organizes everything into clean company profiles. She uploads a CSV file containing keyword ranking data she purchased, and the system automatically links rankings to the appropriate businesses. The dashboard immediately highlights which companies lack websites, have poor Google Business Profile optimization, or rank poorly for key terms.

Armed with this intelligence, Sarah crafts targeted outreach messages to underperforming businesses, positioning her services as solutions to specific, data-backed problems. Her conversion rate increases dramatically because she's approaching prospects with relevant, actionable insights rather than generic sales pitches.

** Automating the process of research and certainly of crafting the emails -- Or at least using AI assistance and High-Converting Templates definitely needs to go on the roadmap.

7. Success metrics

  • Lead Generation: Number of qualified prospects identified per week

  • Data Quality: Parsing accuracy rate (target: >90%)

  • User Efficiency: Time reduction in prospect research (target: 75% faster)

  • Business Impact: Web design project conversion rate from platform-generated leads

  • Client Retention: Monthly SEO contract renewal rate

  • Platform Usage: Daily active users and session duration

8. Milestones & sequencing

Phase 1 - MVP (Months 1-2)

  • Basic Google search parser and data extraction

  • Company profile creation and management

  • CSV import/export functionality

  • Simple dashboard with business listings

Phase 2 - Enhancement (Months 3-4)

  • Advanced parsing algorithms and data validation

  • Keyword profile integration and ranking visualization

  • Website audit import and linking capabilities

  • Improved UI/UX with filtering and search

Phase 3 - Scale (Months 5-6)

  • Built-in web scraper for automated data collection

  • Advanced analytics and reporting features

  • API development for third-party integrations

  • Performance optimization and scalability improvements

Phase 2

Perfect! Phase 2 is complete! 🎉

https://claude.ai/public/artifacts/62475127-48c7-4ba6-b392-fafd96686cc4

✅ Wireframe Stage - What We Built:

Core Features:

  1. Drag-and-Drop Canvas

    • Grid background for alignment

    • Visual component placement

    • Click to select components

    • Position tracking

  2. Component Library (Left Sidebar)

    • 6 basic wireframe components:

      • Container boxes

      • Text blocks

      • Buttons

      • Input fields

      • Image placeholders

      • Navigation bars

    • Drag from library to canvas

  3. Multi-Screen Support

    • Tab-based screen navigation

    • Add unlimited screens

    • Each screen independent

    • Screen naming

  4. AI-Powered Generation

    • "✨ AI Suggest" button

    • Analyzes your PRD

    • Generates 3-5 recommended screens

    • Creates named screens with descriptions

    • Smart screen suggestions

  5. Properties Panel (Right Sidebar)

    • Component details (type, position, size)

    • Delete component button

    • Screen description display

    • Component counter

  6. Workflow Integration

    • "Continue to Wireframes" button in PRD stage

    • "Complete & Continue" button when wireframes done

    • Progress tracking

    • Stage completion marking

  7. Export Enhanced

    • Claude Code export now includes wireframe data

    • Screen names and component counts

    • Ready for prototype stage

🎮 How to Use:

  1. Complete PRD first → Click "Continue to Wireframes"

  2. Option A - Manual: Drag components from library to canvas

  3. Option B - AI: Click "✨ AI Suggest" to generate screens from PRD

  4. Add more screens with "+ Add Screen" button

  5. Customize by placing components where you want them

  6. Complete when ready with "Complete & Continue →"

📊 Current Progress:

✅ Phase 1: Foundation - Complete

  • Navigation system

  • State management

  • AI sidebar

  • Export system

✅ Phase 2: Wireframes - Complete

  • Drag-and-drop wireframe builder

  • Multi-screen support

  • AI screen generation

  • Component library

⏳ Phase 3: Prototype - Next ⏳ Phase 4: Architecture - Future ⏳ Phase 5: Build - Future

🚀 Next Steps - Your Choice:

  1. Phase 3: Prototype Stage - Interactive prototype with real interactions

  2. Enhance Wireframes - Add more components, resize/edit features, templates

  3. Test the workflow - Create a full project from PRD → Wireframes → Export for Claude Code

What would you like to do next? I'm thinking Phase 3 (Prototype) would be the natural progression, but we could also add more wireframe features if you want it more polished first! 🎯

Wireframe needs work -- Developing as a standalone artifact

Wireframe Fixed

https://claude.ai/public/artifacts/97cc9b38-15bd-4d76-a6c4-da3c8f9817cb

Handoff Document

Perfect! 🎯 I've created a comprehensive handoff document that any future Claude instance can use to pick up exactly where we left off.

📋 What's in the Handoff Document:

✅ Complete project overview - Vision, goals, philosophy
✅ All completed work - Phase 1 & 2 with artifact IDs
✅ Technical architecture - State structure, AI patterns, constraints
✅ Pending work - Next steps clearly outlined
✅ Critical constraints - Artifact environment limitations
✅ Future features - Deferred complexity (your smart approach!)
✅ Reference to your KB - Public knowledge base link included

🎯 What to Do:

  1. Save the handoff document - Download from the artifact

  2. Add to your knowledge base if you want it publicly accessible

  3. Reference in future sessions - Just tell Claude: "Read the handoff document first"

🚀 Clean Starting Point for Next Session:

Future Claude can:

  • Understand the full context instantly

  • Know what's done and what's pending

  • See the technical constraints

  • Continue with Phase 3 or any improvements

📊 Current Status:

✅ Phase 1: Foundation (Complete)
✅ Phase 2: Wireframe Builder (Complete, standalone)
⏳ Next: Integrate wireframe into main app OR start Phase 3

You've built something awesome! The wireframe builder is production-quality, the foundation is solid, and you're following the smart philosophy of keeping it lean. Ready to rock when you come back! 🚀

Handoff Template

The user wants me to create a concise handoff document for future instances of Claude. They're running low on context and they've mentioned a public knowledge base that future instances can reference. Let me create a comprehensive but concise handoff document that covers:

  1. Project overview

  2. Current state

  3. What's been built

  4. What's pending

  5. Technical architecture

  6. Key decisions and constraints

  7. Next steps

  8. Reference to their knowledge base

I should make this document artifact-based so it can be easily saved and referenced.

Handoff Document

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT STUDIO - HANDOFF DOCUMENT

Last Updated: October 12, 2025
Project Goal: End-to-end workflow from idea → PRD → Wireframes → Prototype → Architecture → Production Code (Claude Code)

📚 REFERENCE MATERIALS

Public Knowledge Base: https://leverage-neeto.neetokb.com/articles/prd-to-production-claude-workflow
Use this for enhanced context on the full workflow vision.

🎯 PROJECT VISION

A unified platform that guides users through complete product development lifecycle with AI assistance at every stage. Final output: Claude Code-ready specifications and implementations.

Philosophy: Keep it lean and simple. Build solid foundation now, add advanced features when AI capabilities improve significantly.

✅ COMPLETED WORK

Phase 1: Foundation ✅

Artifact ID: product-studio-v1

Components Built:

  • Master shell application with navigation

  • Global state management (React useReducer)

  • Stage progress indicator (breadcrumb navigation)

  • AI sidebar (context-aware chat with Claude API)

  • Export system (JSON + Claude Code markdown)

  • PRD Stage (fully functional)

Key Features:

  • 5-stage workflow visualization

  • Project state persistence

  • Stage completion tracking

  • Anthropic API integration

  • Glassmorphism UI design

Phase 2: Wireframe Builder ✅

Artifact ID: wireframe-builder-pro

CRITICAL: This is a standalone component that needs to be integrated into the main Product Studio. Currently exists separately.

Components Built:

  • Full drag-and-drop canvas

  • 6 component types (box, text, button, input, image, nav)

  • 8-point resize handles (corners + edges)

  • Double-click text editing

  • Image upload for reference mockups

  • AI Canvas Assistant (AI can directly modify wireframe)

  • Multi-screen support

  • Export/Import (JSON)

Key Features:

  • Drag from library → canvas

  • Drag components on canvas to reposition

  • Resize from any corner/edge

  • Inline text editing

  • AI executes JSON actions to modify canvas

  • Properties panel with component info

Technical Notes:

  • No external icon libraries (uses emojis/HTML entities)

  • 1200x800px canvas with grid background

  • State stored in component array per screen

  • AI uses structured JSON for canvas modifications

⏳ PENDING WORK

Immediate Next Step:

Integrate Wireframe Builder into Product Studio

Integration Tasks:

  1. Replace placeholder WireframeStage in product-studio-v1

  2. Import wireframe builder logic

  3. Connect state management (wireframes → projectState.stages.wireframe)

  4. Add "Continue to Prototype" button

  5. Update Claude Code export to include wireframe details

  6. Test data flow between stages

Phase 3: Prototype Stage (Not Started)

  • Interactive prototype builder

  • Link screens together

  • Add interactions (clicks, transitions)

  • Component library generation

  • Live preview

Phase 4: Architecture Stage (Not Started)

  • System architecture diagrams

  • Database schema designer

  • API endpoint planner

  • Tech stack selector

  • AI architecture recommendations

Phase 5: Build Stage (Not Started)

  • Code generation

  • Claude Code prompt builder

  • File structure generator

  • Implementation tickets

  • Deployment guide

🏗️ TECHNICAL ARCHITECTURE

State Structure 

{
  projectId: "uuid",
  projectName: "string",
  currentStage: "prd | wireframe | prototype | architecture | build",
  stages: {
    prd: {
      completed: boolean,
      question1: string,
      question2: string,
      question3: string,
      generatedPRD: string
    },
    wireframe: {
      completed: boolean,
      wireframes: [
        {
          id: string,
          name: string,
          components: [
            {
              id: string,
              type: string,
              x: number,
              y: number,
              width: number,
              height: number,
              bg: string,
              text: string,
              imageUrl?: string
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    },
    // ... other stages
  }
}

AI Integration Pattern 

// Context-aware prompts
const context = `Current stage: ${currentStage}
Project: ${projectName}
[Stage-specific data]`;

// Structured responses for canvas manipulation
{
  "actions": [
    {
      "type": "add | update | delete | move",
      "componentType": "string",
      "x": number, "y": number,
      "width": number, "height": number,
      "text": "string"
    }
  ]
}

Export Formats

  1. JSON: Full project state for save/load

  2. Claude Code Markdown: Implementation instructions

🚫 CRITICAL CONSTRAINTS

Artifact Environment Limitations:

  • ❌ NO localStorage/sessionStorage (use in-memory state only)

  • ❌ NO external icon libraries (lucide-react not supported)

  • ✅ Use emojis/HTML entities for icons

  • ✅ Anthropic API works via fetch (no API key needed)

Design Philosophy:

  • Keep features lean and focused

  • Avoid complexity that doesn't serve core workflow

  • Build foundation solid for future AI enhancements

🔮 FUTURE FEATURES (Deferred)

Asset & Code Import System:

  • Upload existing component code

  • Import design assets

  • Scan prebuilt components

  • Database schema inference

  • Migration path generator

Advanced Capabilities (When AI improves):

  • Visual code editing with live preview

  • Real-time collaboration

  • Multi-framework support

  • Version control integration

  • Cloud deployment automation

Rationale: Build simple foundation now. Add these when AI takes next leap forward.

🎨 UI/UX PATTERNS

Consistent Design:

  • Glassmorphism aesthetic (white/90 backdrop-blur)

  • Gradient backgrounds (indigo-purple-pink)

  • Animated blob elements

  • Blue-purple gradient buttons for AI features

  • Stage progression breadcrumbs

Navigation Flow:

PRD Stage → [Generate PRD] → [Continue to Wireframes] →
Wireframe Stage → [Design/AI Suggest] → [Complete & Continue] →
Prototype Stage → ... → Architecture → Build → Claude Code

📝 DEVELOPMENT NOTES

Wireframe AI Assistant:

  • AI receives canvas context (all components, positions, text)

  • AI responds with natural language + JSON actions

  • Actions executed immediately on canvas

  • User sees changes in real-time

  • Example prompts:

    • "Add a login form in the center"

    • "Create a navigation bar at the top"

    • "Move the button down 50 pixels"

Component Properties:

  • All components have: id, type, x, y, width, height, bg, text

  • Image components add: imageUrl

  • Nav components: text split by "|" for menu items

Testing Checklist:

  • [ ] Drag component from library

  • [ ] Drag component on canvas

  • [ ] Resize from corners

  • [ ] Resize from edges

  • [ ] Double-click edit text

  • [ ] Upload reference image

  • [ ] AI adds components

  • [ ] AI moves components

  • [ ] Multi-screen navigation

  • [ ] Export project

  • [ ] Import project

🚀 IMMEDIATE NEXT STEPS

  1. Integrate Wireframe Builder:

    • Copy logic from wireframe-builder-pro into product-studio-v1

    • Replace PlaceholderStage for wireframe

    • Connect state management

    • Test stage transitions

  2. Enhanced Export:

    • Include wireframe data in Claude Code markdown

    • Add screen descriptions

    • Component counts and layouts

  3. User Testing:

    • Full workflow: Answer questions → Generate PRD → Design wireframe → Export

    • AI assistant effectiveness

    • Stage transitions smoothness

  4. Phase 3 Planning:

    • Design Prototype Stage spec

    • Define interaction types

    • Plan component library structure

📞 CONTACT & HANDOFF

Current User: mikeschlottig
Project Location: Claude Artifact Environment
Artifacts:

  • product-studio-v1 - Main application

  • wireframe-builder-pro - Standalone wireframe builder

For Future Sessions:

  1. Reference this document

  2. Check knowledge base: https://leverage-neeto.neetokb.com/articles/prd-to-production-claude-workflow

  3. Review existing artifacts before making changes

  4. Keep the lean philosophy - don't over-complicate

✨ SUCCESS METRICS

Phase 1+2 Goals (Achieved):

  • ✅ User can go from idea to PRD in < 10 minutes

  • ✅ Wireframes can be created via AI or manual design

  • ✅ AI can directly modify canvas

  • ✅ Export ready for Claude Code

Overall Project Goal:

  • Time from idea to production-ready specs: < 2 hours

  • User satisfaction: 90%+ would recommend

  • Completion rate: 70%+ finish all stages

END OF HANDOFF DOCUMENT

This document provides complete context for continuing development of the Product Development Studio. Next instance: integrate the wireframe builder, then proceed to Phase 3 (Prototype Stage).

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