: Dig into the design problem. You map out the challenge and pick a specific, manageable target to focus on for the week.
: The team critiques the sketches and makes difficult decisions, choosing the best ideas to turn into a testable hypothesis. Design Sprint
Instead of waiting for months to launch a product only to find out if an idea is viable, a sprint allows you to "fast-forward" into the future to see a finished product and customer reactions before making expensive commitments. The Standard 5-Day Schedule : Dig into the design problem
: Everything is captured on whiteboards or sticky notes, replacing short-term memory and keeping the team aligned. Instead of waiting for months to launch a
: Group work is often dominated by the loudest voice. Sprints prioritize individual thinking followed by collective voting to ensure everyone has a voice.
The classic Design Sprint follows a structured recipe that guides a team from a vague challenge to a validated solution: