Facilitation

Design Critique Session

This workshop helps teams compress months of design work into focused sessions. Using structured design thinking, participants move quickly from problem to tested solution.

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

  • Master structured design processes.

  • Practice collaborative ideation.

  • Validate assumptions through testing and feedback.

  • Develop cross-functional communication skills.

  • Create testable prototypes.

Participants will:

  • Give constructive feedback on design work.

  • Identify design strengths and areas for improvement.

  • Define actionable next steps for design iteration.

9:00am-9:15am
BREAK 15 min
Introductions
9:15am-9:30am
BREAK 15 min
Icebreaker
9:30am-10:00am
Ideation/Creativity 30 min
Ideation Rules

Establish ground rules for productive brainstorming sessions. Create psychological safety for wild ideas and build on ot...

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10:00am-10:45am
Luma 45 min
LUMA - Critique

Part of LUMA collection. --- Good feedback makes ideas better. Critique sessions provide structured ways to improv...

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10:45am-11:00am
Evaluation/Testing 15 min
I Like, I Wish, What If

Structured constructive feedback using three categories. Positive aspects (I Like), constructive criticism (I Wish), and...

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11:00am-11:15am
BREAK 15 min
Morning Coffee Break
11:15am-12:00pm
Luma 45 min
LUMA - Critique

Part of LUMA collection. --- Good feedback makes ideas better. Critique sessions provide structured ways to improv...

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12:00pm-12:30pm
Research 30 min
Affinity Diagramming

Organize and cluster ideas by themes through collaborative sorting. Transform individual sticky notes from Post-Up into ...

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12:30pm-12:45pm
Strategy 15 min
Improvement Planning & Prioritization

Part of LUMA collection. ---Cluster prioritization using impact/effort assessment - Evaluate each issue cluster for: ...

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12:45pm-1:00pm
BREAK 15 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

  • Timer or stopwatch

  • Workshop-specific templates and worksheets

  • Relevant industry examples and case studies

  • Laptops/tablets

  • WiFi access

  • Digital camera

  • Presentation projector/screen

  • Power strips and extension cords

  • Printed materials (backup)

  • Large wall space

  • Moveable tables

  • Comfortable seating

  • Natural or artificial lighting

  • Quiet environment

  • Temperature control

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

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