Answer these questions about this full day workshop/design sprint: Why the direction (overall theme/focus of this workshop) Why did you add certain activities? (pick at least 2 to discuss) How did you decide on each? Why do you think the time allowed will be enough? What will make this workshop meaningful? Any other pertinent data/reflective thoughts.

Design sprint/ full day workshop:

Workplace Workshop

Interior Design Remodel

Full Day Workshop/ Sprint Plan

Schedule Overview:

9:00 AM- Coffee and Mingle

• Objective: Grab your name tag and mingle! (Fun uplifting playlist will be playing during)
• Link:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6yFYr6Ns8yUz2A3x2DPU80?si=gBKAX4tFTeKo8Q1QgJCkeA&pi=u-6aoogki0RdiL

9:30 AM- Opening Slides

Objective: Set the stage for the day and get participants comfortable. Assign Groups

• Welcome and overview of the workshop agenda.
• 30 Circles: Icebreaker activity to foster creativity and team bonding.
• https://www.ideo.com/journal/build-your-creative-confidence-30-circles-exercise
• Break into groups of 4.

9:50- 10:20-

Activity: Lightning Talks

• Brief presentations on the design sprint process and its relevance to interior design.
• Participants share quick insights or experiences related to design challenges.
• https://advance.louisiana.edu/sites/advance/files/Lightning%20%283%20Minute%29%20Talk%20Guidelines_0.pdf

10:20- 11: 20-

Activity: User Journey Mapping

• Participants map out the user's journey in a specific interior space.
• Identify pain points and opportunities for improvement through group discussion.
• https://designsprintkit.withgoogle.com/methodology/phase1-understand/user-journey-mapping

11:20- 11: 30-

Brain Break

• Participants get up and move around ( Snacks available)
• https://www.ideo.com/journal/build-your-creative-confidence-30-circles-exercise

11:30- 11: 45-

Activity: Problem Framing

• Use the insights from the user journey mapping to frame the core problem.
• Create "How Might We" questions to guide the ideation process.
• Prioritize the questions based on impact and feasibility.
• https://www.designsprint.academy/blog/what-is-problem-framing
• https://designsprintkit.withgoogle.com/methodology/phase1-understand/hmw-sharing-and-affinity-mapping

11:45- 12:15-

Activity: Crazy 8s

• A rapid sketching exercise where participants generate eight ideas in eight minutes.
• Encourage creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.
• Share and discuss ideas with the group to identify promising concepts.
• https://designsprintkit.withgoogle.com/methodology/phase3-sketch/crazy-8s

12:15- 1:00-

Activity: Storyboarding

• Develop a storyboard to visualize how the selected idea will work in practice.
• Create low-fidelity prototypes using materials like paper, cardboard, or digital tools.
• Focus on key interactions and user experiences within the space.
• https://designsprintkit.withgoogle.com/methodology/phase5-prototype/storyboard

1:00- 1:30-

Activity: Lunch Break

• Keep those ideas flowing and fuel your body!

1:30- 2:00-

Activity: User Testing Sessions

• Present prototypes to other groups or invited users for feedback.
• Facilitate structured feedback sessions to gather insights on usability and design effectiveness.
• Document feedback and identify areas for improvement.
• https://design-sprint.com/user-testing/

2:00- 2:30-

Activity: Sprint Retrospective

• Reflect on the sprint process and discuss what worked well and what could be improved.
• Identify actionable next steps for refining and implementing the design solutions.
• Gather feedback on the workshop to improve future sessions.
• https://uxspot.io/design-sprint-retro.html

2:30-3:00 PM -

Activity: Synthesize Feedback

• Consolidate feedback collected during the user testing sessions.
• Group discussions to identify key insights and design implications.
• Organize feedback into themes and prioritize necessary changes.

3:00-3:30 PM -

Activity: Iterative Prototyping

• Refine prototypes based on user feedback.
• Modify the existing prototypes, focusing on addressing the most critical feedback.
• Use quick iteration cycles for immediate testing with peers.
• https://design-sprint.com/iteration-design-sprint/#:~:text=The%20iteration%20sprint%20can%20be,go%20straight%20to%20the%20point.

3:30-4:00 PM -

Activity: Design Integration

• Ensure that design solutions align with user needs and project goals
• Review and align refined prototypes with the initial project objectives.
• Discuss integration methods for incorporating these designs into real-world applications.
• https://www.eleken.co/blog-posts/how-to-design-integrations-before-you-build-them-step-by-step-workflow

4:00-4:15 PM -

Activity: Break/ Doodle Challenge

• Participants can relax, network, and enjoy snacks before the final activities.
• Ask participants to doodle anything that comes to mind, without worrying about the outcome or artistic skill.
• Encourage them to let their imagination run wild and enjoy the process.
• https://texasartandsoul.com/how-to-doodle-for-fun-and-relaxation/

4:15-4:45 PM -

Activity: Final Presentations/decide

• Share the final design solutions with all workshop participants.
• Each group presents their journey, insights, and final prototype.
• Highlight how feedback influenced design iterations and final solutions.
• https://designsprintkit.withgoogle.com/methodology/phase4-decide

4:45-5:00 PM -

Wrap-Up and Closing Remarks

• Conclude the day and reinforce key takeaways.
• Summarize the day's activities and learning points.
• Highlight the importance of iteration and feedback in the design process.
• Offer next steps for participants, including resources or upcoming events.

This full-day schedule is designed to facilitate continuous learning, collaboration, and iterative design improvements while maintaining participant engagement and energy throughout.