Crazy 8s Sketching (Design Sprint)
What is it?Crazy 8s is a fast sketching exercise used in design sprints to generate 8 different ideas in 8 minutes. It encourages divergent thinking and breaks you out of your first obvious solutions.
🧭 Instructions
Choose a challenge: Pick the problem or opportunity you’re solving (see below).
Set a timer: 08:00 ⏱️
Sketch 8 ideas: One per box below. Quantity over polish.
Share & discuss: After sketching, present your ideas briefly to the group.
💡 Challenge Statement
(What problem are we solving?)Prompt: How might we ____________________________?
⏱️ Sketch Board (8 ideas, 1 minute each)
🔍 Reflection
Which idea(s) feel the strongest?
Which ideas are wild but worth exploring?
Any patterns or themes?
Do any sketches combine well together?
✅ Next Steps
Vote on top 2–3 ideas.
Turn selected sketches into detailed concepts or storyboards.
Move winning ideas into next sprint phase (e.g., prototyping).
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