Run your first Design Sprint

What if you knew exactly what product to make for your users? Design sprints are the fastest way to learn what your users want without having to *actually* build and launch. The goal of a design sprint is to answer a focused business question by building a prototype and testing with users. By following the design sprint methodology, you’ll be using a battle-tested process that leads to prototypes users love. Better yet, as a sprint facilitator, you can make major contributions to the product without any background in design.

1. Google Venture’s Sprint Guide

   Best starting point for learning design sprints. Includes summaries of the big ideas, checklists for running your own, and case studies. You’ll be able to set up your first sprint in a matter of hours.

2. The Sprint Book

   Reading *Sprint* is going to be the most comprehensive way to learn the design sprint process. Additional tools, like the shopping list and slide decks are going to make your sprints go much more smoothly.

3. United Nations case study on increasing donations

   United Nations’ ShareTheMeal has a very clear goal that’s verifiable at the end of the sprint. Think about how you can structure your sprint question and work backwards to best solve it.

4. Sprint Stories case studies

   There’s case studies from big companies, non-profits, and startups to learn from. Find the most relevant sprints and deconstruct what made them successful. Think about how can you adapt the process for your organization.