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Design Sprint
Plain English
Quickly testing an idea in a few days.
Definition
A design glossarySprintA sprint is a fixed time period where a team completes a set of planned work.Open glossary term is a structured, time-boxed glossaryProcessA process is a defined sequence of steps used to achieve a specific outcome.Open glossary term for solving problems and testing ideas quickly.
In practice
Typically runs over a few days, moving from problem definition to glossaryPrototypeA prototype is an early version of a product used to test ideas, interactions, and concepts.Open glossary term and testing.
The reality
Often rushed or misapplied without proper preparation.
FAQ
Common questions
A few practical answers to the questions that usually come up around this term.
What is a design sprint?
A fast glossaryProcessA process is a defined sequence of steps used to achieve a specific outcome.Open glossary term to solve and test problems.
How long does it take?
Usually a few days.
What is the outcome?
A tested glossaryPrototypeA prototype is an early version of a product used to test ideas, interactions, and concepts.Open glossary term.
When should you use it?
For high-risk or unclear problems.
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