Design Sprint
Design Sprint is a time-constrained, five-phase process that uses design thinking to reduce the risk when bringing a new product, service, or feature to the market. It was developed at Google Ventures and involves a cross-functional team working through a structured framework to answer critical business questions through prototyping and testing ideas with customers. The goal is to rapidly validate concepts and make data-driven decisions before investing significant resources in development.
Developers should learn and use Design Sprints when working on new product initiatives, feature improvements, or complex problems where user feedback is crucial to avoid costly mistakes. It is particularly valuable in agile environments to align teams, reduce ambiguity, and accelerate innovation by quickly testing hypotheses with real users. This methodology helps ensure that development efforts are focused on solutions that meet user needs and business goals.