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tool-design-sprint-sketch

Orchestrates Design Sprint Day 2 lightning demos and four-step independent solution sketching.

640|81|Updated Jan 9, 2026
Search Tags:#facilitation#product discovery#workshop#design sprint#crazy 8s#solution sketch#lightning demos
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npx skills add https://github.com/product-on-purpose/pm-skills --skill tool-design-sprint-sketch
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Skill: tool-design-sprint-sketch
Source: https://github.com/product-on-purpose/pm-skills/tree/main/skills/tool-design-sprint-sketch
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/product-on-purpose/pm-skills --skill tool-design-sprint-sketch

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Design Sprint teams often lapse into group brainstorming on Day 2, producing convergent sketches that reflect the loudest voice rather than diverse ideas. This Skill structures Tuesday's silent, independent work so each team member produces a comparable solution sketch against Monday's locked target moment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Lightning Demo Board: Captures 3 demos per team member and extracts one reusable pattern per demo into a structured board.
  • Four-Step Sketch Protocol: Times and enforces the Notes, Ideas, Crazy 8s, and Solution Sketch sequence with silent independent work.
  • Sketch Assignment Planning: Chooses between swarm (everyone sketches the same target) and divide (coverage split) approaches.
  • Recruiting Tracker Update: Confirms Friday interview slots and triggers buffer-slot activation on cancellations.
  • Use Case: A product team running a 5-day Design Sprint finishes Monday's map and target, then uses this Skill Tuesday to produce 4-7 blind, attribution-stripped solution sketches ready for Wednesday's heat-map vote.

Quick Start

Run the Design Sprint Tuesday sketch session using Monday's target moment and each member's three lightning demo sources.

Frequently Asked Questions about tool-design-sprint-sketch

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I run Day 2 of a Design Sprint?▼

Day 2 combines morning lightning demos, where each member presents 3 examples and the facilitator extracts reusable patterns, with afternoon four-step sketching: Notes, Ideas, Crazy 8s, and a final Solution Sketch. All sketching is silent and independent.

What is the four-step sketch method in a design sprint?▼

The four-step sketch is Notes (20 min reviewing inputs), Ideas (20 min rough doodles), Crazy 8s (8 variations in 8 minutes), and Solution Sketch (30-90 min three-panel storyboard). Each team member completes it individually without collaboration.

When should I use swarm vs divide sketch assignment?▼

Swarm, where everyone sketches the same target, is the default for first-time sprints because it maximizes comparability. Divide, where members cover different parts of the target, suits teams running a second sprint on the same challenge who want broader coverage.

Why must design sprint sketches be anonymous for the heat-map?▼

Wednesday's heat-map vote is blind so the team votes on the sketch's merit, not the sketcher's seniority. Attribution is stripped Tuesday evening and sketches are renamed randomly before being placed on the board.

When should I not use the design sprint sketch process?▼

Skip it if Monday's map and target are not signed off, if the team insists on group brainstorming, or if sketches are being treated as the prototype. Sketches are concept exploration, not Thursday's working build.

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