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• Design Sprints vs Design Thinking

  • Framework Comparison

    • Design Thinking

      Five phases: Empathize/Define/Ideate/Prototype/Test “Overall problem-solving philosophy” Open-ended process Multiple methods/tools

    • Design Sprints

      Five phases: Understand/Ideate/Decide/Prototype/Test “Specific implementation for specific challenge” Strict 5-day timeline Single defined process

  • Using Sprints in Framework Phases

    • Empathize Phase

      Quick user research Conduct interviews Analyze feedback

    • Define Phase

      Refine problem statements Align stakeholders Analyze user journeys

    • Ideate/Prototype/Test

      “Generate large volume quickly” Create testable prototypes Collect immediate feedback

  • Resources for Learning

    • Google Design Sprint Kit

      Case studies Templates Activities

    • Recommended Reading

      Sprint by Jake Knapp Focus on: “Start at End” and “Liftoff” chapters

  • Entry-Level Role

    • Bring user perspective
    • Help with sketching/wireframing
    • Assist prototyping/testing
    • “Create meaningful user experiences”