Today kicked off with inspiration, then a review of existing ideas. Students then sketched, following a four-step process that emphasises critical thinking over artistry. They also began planning Friday’s customer test.

Monday’s structured discussions create a path for the sprint week. In the morning, you’ll start at the end and agree to a long-term goal. Next, you’ll make a map of the challenge. In the afternoon, you’ll ask the experts at your company to share what they know. Finally, you’ll pick a target: an ambitious but manageable piece of the problem that you can solve in one week.

Monday’s structured discussions create a path for the sprint week. In the morning, you’ll start at the end and agree to a long-term goal. Next, you’ll make a map of the challenge. In the afternoon, you’ll ask the experts at your company to share what they know. Finally, you’ll pick a target: an ambitious but manageable piece of the problem that you can solve in one week.

"The sketching portion of the design sprint gave me the time to really explore my ideas. I learnt about the benefits of combining team work and solo work"

— Georgia, Team Not Nuts

"The sketching portion of the design sprint gave me the time to really explore my ideas. I learnt about the benefits of combining team work and solo work"

— Georgia, Team Not Nuts

"The sketching portion of the design sprint gave me the time to really explore my ideas. I learnt about the benefits of combining team work and solo work"

— Georgia, Team Not Nuts

Gemma from Team Bolt beginning work on her solution sketch.

Gemma from Team Bolt beginning work on her solution sketch.

Gemma from Team Bolt beginning work on her solution sketch.

Justin and Rob from Team Mötley Crüe sketching some early ideas.

Justin and Rob from Team Mötley Crüe sketching some early ideas.

Justin and Rob from Team Mötley Crüe sketching some early ideas.