CRAZY EIGHTS

I want to quickly generate as many ideas as possible... 

To move beyond my initial hunches and begin thinking more creatively

What is it

Crazy 8’s is a core Design Sprint method. It is a fast sketching exercise that challenges people to sketch eight distinct ideas in eight minutes. The goal is to push beyond your first idea, frequently the least innovative, and to generate a wide variety of solutions to your challenge.

After sketching your 8 ideas on a blank sheet of paper, write up the best ideas using the idea template.

When to use it

Prerequisite: You have to have a problem. The problem is the reason behind your challenge - use the ‘How might we’ builder tool to establish your problem. 

It’s important that everyone uses the same template to ensure all ideas are comparable and at the same level of detail.

Learn More

READ - Miro’s brainstorming exercises

LISTEN - Stephen Gates’ brainstorming podcast episode