What is a Design Sprint?
A Design Sprint is a time-boxed process for solving complex design problems through ideation, prototyping, and user testing. Typically conducted over five days, the sprint involves a cross-functional team working collaboratively to validate ideas and gather user feedback.
The Design Sprint process includes five phases: Understand, Ideate, Decide, Prototype, and Test. By the end of the sprint, teams have a validated prototype and valuable insights that inform product decisions. This approach enables teams to de-risk projects, align stakeholders, and iterate on solutions rapidly. Design Sprints are widely used in startups and large organizations to accelerate innovation and bring products to market faster.