Crazy 8s
IdeationComing soonEight ideas in eight minutes: a fast sketching sprint that pushes everybody past their first, obvious answer.
- 10–20 min
- 3–8 participants
- In person or remote
By FlipLab
From the FlipLab library
Objective
Generate a wide spread of solutions quickly, and get every voice onto paper.
When to use it
Early in ideation, once the problem is clear and the room needs volume before judgement.
Outcome
A wall of rough sketches, one idea per panel, ready to be dot-voted.
Preparation
A sheet of paper folded into eight panels per person, thick markers and a timer.
Steps
- 1
Fold1 min
Fold a sheet into eight panels.
- 2
Sketch8 min
One idea per panel, one minute per panel. Speed over polish.
- 3
Share6 min
Each person presents their strongest two panels.
- 4
Vote3 min
Dot-vote the ideas worth taking further.
Facilitator tips
- Call out every minute out loud — the pressure is the point.
- Stick figures are fine. Say so before anybody apologises for their drawing.
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