Ideation/Creativity

Crazy Eights Sketching Workshop

This workshop accelerates team problem-solving. It uses structured design thinking to move from problem to tested solution quickly. Expect focused sessions to compress typical project timelines.

Facilitation Script
Duration
24 days
Group Size
4-8
Category
Ideation/Creativity
Format
In-person
Participants will:

  • Master design processes for problem-solving.

  • Practice collaborative ideation techniques.

  • Validate assumptions through user testing.

  • Improve cross-functional communication.

  • Create prototypes to communicate designs.

The team will:

  • Generate diverse creative solutions.

  • Discover breakthrough ideas using cross-functional perspectives.

  • Prioritize concepts for development.

9:00am-9:15am
BREAK 15 min
Introductions
9:15am-9:25am
BREAK 10 min
Icebreaker
9:25am-9:45am
Ideation/Creativity 20 min
How Might We

Reframe problems as opportunities through optimistic questioning. Transform problem statements and insights into actiona...

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9:45am-10:00am
Google Design Sprint 15 min
Lightning Demos

Find inspiration from existing solutions across industries. Each person researches 2-3 inspiring examples and presents i...

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10:00am-10:20am
Ideation/Creativity 20 min
Crazy 8s

Rapid ideation through time constraints and structured sketching. Generate eight distinct solution ideas in eight minute...

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10:20am-10:35am
Strategy 15 min
Heat Map Vote

Silent voting where team members place dot stickers on interesting parts of solution sketches. Creates a visual "heat ma...

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10:35am-10:45am
BREAK 10 min
Break
10:45am-11:15am
Google Design Sprint 30 min
Solution Sketch

Create detailed solution concepts through multi-step sketching process. Combines rough doodling, Crazy 8s rapid ideation...

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11:15am-11:35am
Evaluation/Testing 20 min
Speed Critique

Structured rapid discussion of each solution sketch in just 3 minutes per sketch. Team examines ideas systematically, ca...

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11:35am-11:55am
Strategy 20 min
Decider Vote

The Decider makes the final call on which solution(s) to prototype. Using a special super-vote, they choose the directio...

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11:55am-12:00pm
BREAK 5 min
Next Steps/Daily Checkout

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For Facilitators

  • Review participant profiles and expectations
  • Prepare all materials and supplies
  • Test technology and room setup

For Participants

  • Complete pre-session survey
  • Review background materials
  • Prepare examples or case studies

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  • Large format paper (A1 or flip chart paper)

  • Sticky notes (multiple colors)

  • Sharpie markers (black, blue, red)

  • Fine-tip markers

  • Pens and pencils

  • Dot stickers

  • Masking tape

  • Workshop-specific templates

  • Industry examples

  • Laptops or tablets

  • WiFi

  • Digital camera

  • Projector and screen

  • Power strips

  • Printed materials (backup)

  • Large wall space

  • Moveable tables

  • Comfortable seating

  • Good lighting

  • Quiet environment

  • Temperature control

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  • Facilitator Guide (PDF)
  • Participant Workbook Template
  • Presentation Slides
  • Printable Materials

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