Get people to know each other
Go beyond names and titles to help people discover common ground, memorable connections, and the human beings behind the roles. Generic introductions are forgettable—strategic ones build the foundation for collaboration. These techniques reveal interests, experiences, and perspectives that create genuine rapport. Particularly valuable for cross-functional teams, new group formations, or whenever people will work together repeatedly and need to build working relationships.
Sketch Your Mood
Participants visually express their current emotional state or energy level through simple sketches. This exercise activates visual thinking and build...
18F - Lean Coffee
Lean Coffee is a meeting format that democratizes discussion. Participants write topics, vote to prioritize, and discuss in timeboxes. This ensures me...
18F - Stakeholder Influence Mapping
Stakeholder Influence Mapping visually represents people affecting your project's success. It positions them by power and interest. This 45-minute exe...
Bad UX Confessions
Participants share frustrating digital experiences, building empathy and a shared understanding of user pain points. This UX-focused activity helps te...
Color Association
This exercise connects colors to emotions, experiences, and project associations through personal sharing. It's designed to be an energizing activity....
Design System Validation Protocol
Teams must be confident in design system components before adoption. This exercise builds a validation protocol. It covers visual accuracy, accessibil...
Doodle Chain
This collaborative drawing exercise lets participants build on each other's work, leading to surprising visual stories. It encourages creative express...
Logo Redesign
This is a fast-paced creative challenge. Participants redesign famous logos with opposite personality traits. This activates visual thinking skills. I...
Structured Design Critique
Get useful feedback, not just opinions. Structured critique focuses discussion on design goals and user needs. It avoids personal preferences. Unstruc...
UX Maturity Assessment Workshop
Before planning improvements, gauge your organization's UX maturity. This assessment reveals where you stand in user-centered design. Then, it pinpoin...
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This workshop was incredibly effective for our remote team! We adapted it slightly for a virtual setting and it worked wonderfully. The key was breaking into smaller breakout rooms.
Great resource! One tip: prepare all materials the day before to avoid any last-minute rushes.
Used this for our quarterly planning session. The structured approach really helped us stay on track!