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Design Sprint 4.0

From an idea to a validated prototype in just one week.
What is Design Sprint 4.0

Design Sprint Timeline

Created to accommodate the remote-first environment, require less time of your team, and produce actionable roadmap.
Monday
Explore
Tuesday
Synthesise
Wednesday
Prototype
Thursday
Test
Friday
Summarise
Monday
Explore
Tuesday
Synthesise
Wednesday
Prototype
Thursday
Test
Friday
Summarise
Monday
Explore
Tuesday
Synthesise
Wednesday
Prototype
Thursday
Test
Friday
Summarise

Pre-sprint session

Understand
Initial meeting with your Team
90 min
Explore existing product and data
Day with your Team

Monday

Explore
Facilitated workshops
4h (2 x 2h)
Morning session
  • Long-term goals and vision
  • Sprint questions
  • Product map or feature flow
  • Problem definition brainstorming
Afternoon session
  • Inspiration hunt
  • Doodling and drawing
  • Concept
Day with your Team

Tuesday

Synthesise
Facilitated workshops
4h (2 x 2h)
Morning session
  • Concept presentations
  • Heat map vote
  • Final decision
Afternoon session
  • User test flow
  • Feature prioritisation
  • Storyboarding

Wednesday

Prototype
1 interactive flow
Prototype the concept

Thursday

Test
Usability testing and feedback sessions
5 tests
Validate the concept

Friday

Revise & summarise
Implement user feedback
Revise the prototype
Prepare the final presentation
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Post-sprint session

Align
Meeting with your Team
60 min
Present insights and the final prototype
Outdraw Design managed the planning and execution of the Design Sprints and helped integrate them into the engineering sprints. The process worked extremely efficiently across all disciplines.

We could not have got anywhere near where we are today without the expert guidance of Outdraw Design, and we are excited about continuing our engagement with them. A truly outstanding service.
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The results of Design Sprint 4.0

The Design Sprint outcome

What your Team will gain after just 5 days

Mid-fidelity interactive prototype

Updated with revisions based on the usability testing feedback.

Usability tests recordings

That your team can refer to when working on the next steps.

Sprint summary

Including user feedback, usability findings, and recommendations.

Design assets

That your team can continue working on without interruptions.

Mid-fidelity design system

That your team can use to iterate on the prototype without any extra work.

Prioritised list of features

To inform your Team’s decisions about the next steps and roadmap.

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Why Design Sprint 4.0

Design Sprint 1.0 vs. 4.0

Here’s what we’ve changed in the latest version of the Design Sprint
Design Sprint

1.0

In-person
Low-fidelity prototype
5 days with your team
Tested prototype
No next steps
Design Sprint

4.0

100% remote
Mid-fidelity prototype
2 days with your team
Tested and revised prototype
Prioritised list of features

Design Sprint 4.0 is an iteration of the methodology described in Jake Knapp’s book ‘Sprint: How to solve big problems and test new ideas in just five days’.

Is Design Sprint 4.0 for my Team?

Who we work with

Design Sprints 4.0 is excellent for a wide range of businesses with various needs

Startups

We love to provide early-stage companies with a proven framework to work on a disruptive idea or refine their product.

Established companies

Design Sprints offer a fresh perspective, help unlock new opportunities, innovate, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

Product Teams

Our Design Sprints foster collaboration and cross-functional alignment, empowering your team to deliver exceptional solutions.
When to run a Design Sprint 4.0

Kick off a big project or test your ideas

Design Sprints are great for high-level exploration of ideas with a diverse group of people.

Idea that needs exploration

You have a high-level idea for a solution that needs to be explored, defined, and planned for.

Speed and efficiency

You want to move fast and optimise for quick delivery of a solution you can iterate on.

Fresh perspective

You welcome a point of view that comes from outside your team to help you overcome a creative block.

Proven structure and process

You need an optimised process that will lead your team towards conscious exploration and exponential growth.

Types of Design Sprint 4.0

Packages

Choose a package that's right for your Team

Fixed budget

No surprises or changes of scope

Clear deliverables

High-quality outcomes defined upfront

Fully remote

Adjusted to modern way of working

Feature

Design Sprint 4.0
Designed to address specific feature-related challenges or opportunities within an existing product.
Pre-Sprint Session

90-minute meeting with your team to review the feature requirements, user feedback, goals, constraints, and desired outcomes.

5-Day Design Sprint
  • Facilitated workshops focused on the feature in question to define the goals, generate design concepts, and prioritise solutions
  • Mid-fidelity prototyping to visualise and test the feature concept
  • Usability testing sessions to gather feedback and validate the design
Post-Sprint Session
  • Summary report of the key findings, user feedback, and recommendations for feature implementation
  • Presentation of the feature design and insights to stakeholders
  • Mid-fidelity feature prototype showcasing the refined design solution

Feature

Design Sprint 4.0
Designed to address specific feature-related challenges or opportunities within an existing product.
Pre-Sprint Session

90-minute meeting with your team to review the feature requirements, user feedback, goals, constraints, and desired outcomes.

5-Day Design Sprint
  • Facilitated workshops focused on the feature in question to define the goals, generate design concepts, and prioritise solutions
  • Mid-fidelity prototyping to visualise and test the feature concept
  • Usability testing sessions to gather feedback and validate the design
Post-Sprint Session
  • Summary report of the key findings, user feedback, and recommendations for feature implementation
  • Presentation of the feature design and insights to stakeholders
  • Mid-fidelity feature prototype showcasing the refined design solution
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Product

Design Sprint 4.0
Focused on the product vision, key user flows, and overall user experience of the whole product.
Pre-Sprint Session

90 minute session with your team to review the product vision, key flows, research findings, considerations, and design assets.

5-Day Design Sprint
  • Facilitated workshops focused on the product to define the short-term goals, long-term vision, generate design concepts, and a prioritised feature list
  • Mid-fidelity prototyping to visualise and test one of the key flows
  • Usability testing sessions to gather feedback and validate the design
Post-Sprint Session
  • Summary report of the key findings, user feedback, and recommendations for the product
  • Presentation of the key flow design and insights to stakeholders
  • Mid-fidelity prototype of a key flow showcasing the refined design solution

Product

Design Sprint 4.0
Focused on the product vision, key user flows, and overall user experience of the whole product.
Pre-Sprint Session

90 minute session with your team to review the product vision, key flows, research findings, considerations, and design assets.

5-Day Design Sprint
  • Facilitated workshops focused on the product to define the short-term goals, long-term vision, generate design concepts, and a prioritised feature list
  • Mid-fidelity prototyping to visualise and test one of the key flows
  • Usability testing sessions to gather feedback and validate the design
Post-Sprint Session
  • Summary report of the key findings, user feedback, and recommendations for the product
  • Presentation of the key flow design and insights to stakeholders
  • Mid-fidelity prototype of a key flow showcasing the refined design solution
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Pre-investment

Design Sprint 4.0
For startups seeking to refine the concept, and shape a narrative to secure investors’ interest.
Pre-Sprint Session

Collaborative ideation session to understand the product concept, target audience, and competitive landscape.

5-Day Design Sprint
  • Facilitated workshops dedicated to shaping the product idea, defining the value proposition, and creating a design concept
  • Mid-fidelity prototyping to showcase the idea's potential and user experience
  • Iterative feedback sessions with potential users or stakeholders to refine the concept
Post-Sprint Session
  • Summary report of the key findings, user feedback, and recommendations for the further development
  • Presentation of the product concept design and insights to stakeholders
  • Mid-fidelity prototype representing the product idea that can be used in the pitch deck and materials for investors

Pre-investment

Design Sprint 4.0
For startups seeking to refine the concept, and shape a narrative to secure investors’ interest.
Pre-Sprint Session

Collaborative ideation session to understand the product concept, target audience, and competitive landscape.

5-Day Design Sprint
  • Facilitated workshops dedicated to shaping the product idea, defining the value proposition, and creating a design concept
  • Mid-fidelity prototyping to showcase the idea's potential and user experience
  • Iterative feedback sessions with potential users or stakeholders to refine the concept
Post-Sprint Session
  • Summary report of the key findings, user feedback, and recommendations for the further development
  • Presentation of the product concept design and insights to stakeholders
  • Mid-fidelity prototype representing the product idea that can be used in the pitch deck and materials for investors
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Not ready to make a decision yet?

Not ready to make a decision yet? Schedule a call to learn more about the Design Sprint 4.0 and how it can help your Team.

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Any doubts about Design Sprint 4.0?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Design Sprint 4.0 for my project?

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A Design Sprint is particularly suited for projects in the early stages of development, including the exploration of new features, products, or ideas.

They are particularly effective for: new product exploration, feature exploration and enhancement, idea validation, user experience improvement, process optimisation, strategic initiatives, market entry strategy, problem exploration, user research synthesis, and innovation workshops.

You can take our Scorecard to find out if it's a good fit!

How to schedule a Design Sprint?

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The first step is to fill out this short form. We will ask you to share some details about your project that will allow us to assess if it's a good fit. We will get back to you as soon as possible with the next steps.

How many people from my team will be engaged and for how long?

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Design Sprint 4.0 engage a team of 3-8 members for 2 days of intensive collaboration (4-5 h each day). In addition, reserve time for pre and post-Sprint sessions for optimal results.

How many sprints do I need?

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The number of sprints depends on your specific needs. We'll explore this during a discovery call before booking. Typically, one per flow/feature/challenge to maintain a manageable scope.

Who are the facilitators?

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Alicja Suska, Founder of Outdraw Design, will lead the sprint. Alicja brings Senior Product Design expertise and a strong background in working with SaaS startups and companies.

Who are the testers and who provides them?

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Tester arrangements vary based on our agreement. We can work with your tester list, users, or advisors. If needed, we can also source testers externally.

Why my Design Team can’t simply perform the Design Sprint internally?

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While your Design Team can run the Sprint internally, we offer specialised experience, proven structure, efficient execution, and a fresh perspective, saving your Team time and resources.

What if I need to reschedule or cancel?

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We're committed to your Sprint's success. Plan your sprint for a week when you're sure you're available as we don't offer rescheduling or cancellation options to maintain the momentum of the process.

Scorecard

See if Design Sprint 4.0 is right for you
(it definitely is)

Answer 8 questions to find out if Design Sprint fits your needs
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