What is a mashup in this skill?

A mashup is a concept that force-fits patterns from multiple domains onto a topic/problem to generate novel UX ideas.

How many mashup concepts should I create?

Typically three concepts, each with a clear journey, differentiator, risk, and first experiment; include one bold bet and one safe bet.

How do I validate the mashups?

Define concrete first experiments and success criteria, then hand off to /ctx:plan or a task list to run the experiments.

mashup

npx machina-cli add skill NickCrew/claude-cortex/mashup --openclaw

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`/collaboration:mashup`

Use when you want fresh UX/GT ideas by blending unrelated domains.

Inputs

Topic/problem
Domains to borrow from (flags or let it randomize)
Any constraints to respect

Steps

Pick 2–3 orthogonal domains (fintech, gaming, health, etc.).
Lift 1–2 patterns per domain (loyalty loops, streaks, rituals, marketplace dynamics).
Create 3 mashup concepts with user journey sketch, differentiator, risk, first experiment.
Label one bold bet and one safe bet.
Hand off to /ctx:plan or add Tasks for the experiments.

Output Template

### Domains & Patterns
### Mashup Concepts (3)
- Concept … (journey, differentiator, risk, first experiment)
### Bold Bet / Safe Bet
### Next Experiments

Pairings

Combine with /collaboration:assumption-buster to widen the idea pool.
Use /collaboration:concept-forge to score the mashups.

Source

git clone https://github.com/NickCrew/claude-cortex/blob/main/skills/collaboration/mashup/SKILL.mdView on GitHub

Overview

Mashup helps teams generate fresh concepts by force-fitting patterns from unrelated domains onto a single topic. By choosing 2–3 orthogonal domains and lifting 1–2 patterns from each, you craft three mashup concepts with a user journey sketch, a differentiator, risk, and a first experiment. This cross-domain approach breaks cognitive silos and speeds ideation for UX and GT initiatives.

How This Skill Works

Select 2–3 orthogonal domains (for example fintech, gaming, health). Lift 1–2 recognizable patterns per domain (like loyalty loops, streaks, rituals, or marketplace dynamics). Build three mashup concepts with a user journey sketch, a differentiator, potential risks, and a first experiment; label a bold bet and a safe bet; then hand off to /ctx:plan or assign concrete tasks.

When to Use It

When you want fresh UX/GT ideas by blending unrelated domains.
When current domain patterns feel stale and you need new angles.
When exploring new value propositions for a product or feature.
When you want a structured approach that delivers concrete experiments.
When you need stakeholder buy-in by showing cross-domain rationale.

Quick Start

Step 1: Pick 2–3 orthogonal domains and pull 1–2 recognizable patterns from each.
Step 2: Create three mashup concepts with a user journey sketch, differentiator, risk, and first experiment.
Step 3: Label one bold bet and one safe bet, then hand off to /ctx:plan or assign concrete tasks.

Best Practices

Choose 2–3 truly orthogonal domains (avoid overlapping patterns).
Lift 1–2 clear patterns per domain and keep them actionable.
Create three concrete mashup concepts with a journey sketch, differentiator, risk, and first experiment.
Explicitly label one bold bet and one safe bet to de-risk the concepts.
Document constraints and decide how to hand off to plan or task lists for experiments.

Example Use Cases

Fintech + Gaming: a savings app that uses streaks to reward daily deposits and unlocks gamified features.
Health + Wellness Retail: a habit-coaching program that ties daily actions to loyalty rewards and marketplace offers.
Education + Fintech: course-completion triggers micro-investment incentives and certificate-based perks.
Travel + Learning: trip planning guided by learning quests with badges and sponsor offers.
Logistics + Social: delivery scheduling gamified by community challenges and social rankings.

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