All language subtitles for 34 - Plan design sprints.en

Hey, nice to see you again.

As an entry-level UX designer,

you probably won't be expected
to lead a design sprint.

But it's still helpful
to know what it

takes to plan a successful one.

Let's check out some
of the basic ideas.

First up, user research.

If you're lucky enough to have

a dedicated researcher
on your team,

they can own this step.

If not, well, you might
be taking it on yourself.

User research is always

the first step in any
sprint planning process.

Your research should focus on

the user problems you're trying

to solve during the sprint.

You don't have to detail out

a specific problem right away.

But getting a rough idea

of what your sprint
will focus on

will help you decide
which research methods

make the most sense.

We'll discuss different
research methods

in more detail later.

Next, it's time to
call in the experts.

If you're planning the sprint,

it's up to you to schedule

short talks with colleagues
or industry experts.

You'll listen to
these info-packed talks

during the understand
phase of the sprint.

A good talk helps clarify

the problem your sprint
is trying to solve.

Keep in mind, the more
experts you bring in,

the more schedules you
have to accommodate.

Start planning early; we
promise, it'll be worth it.

Step 3: Find the right space.

Sounds a little obvious.

But trust me, booking

the right room can make
all the difference.

It's important to ensure
that the space allows

all employees equal opportunities
to perform their job.

Let's talk about a few
things you should look for.

Whiteboards to capture your ideas

or hang sticky notes,

acoustics so participants
can hear each other easily,

accommodations for
anyone who needs them,

and comfortable furniture that

you can move around easily.

You're going to be
spending a lot of time in

this room, so get cozy.

Once you've found
the right space,

it's time to gather supplies.

If you're planning
the design sprint,

it's your job to make sure

everyone has what they
need to participate,

kind of like a teacher handing
out classroom supplies.

Some essentials include markers,

sticky notes, and a lot
of snacks and water.

On to Step 5: Establish
the rules of the sprint.

If you want this to be

a gadgetless,
distraction-free zone,

now is the time to say so.

Figuring out the ground
rules in advance

sets the tone for the sprint,

gets everyone on the same page,

and helps your team stay focused.

You've done your research,

called in the experts,

found the right space,

gathered supplies,

and established your
sprint rules. What's next?

Step 6 is planning
introductions.

This can be pretty important
since sprints involve

cross-functional teams that
may have never met before.

We all know icebreakers
can be a little cheesy,

but they're still a
great way to help

your team get comfortable
with each other.

Plus, choosing icebreakers that

are relevant to your sprint

can motivate your team and put
them in the right mindset.

Here's an idea for an icebreaker.

Ask everyone to talk about

a time they called customer
service to complain.

This puts the team in
the shoes of a user,

exactly where you want them to be

when solving UX
design challenges.

We made it to the final
step: post-sprint planning.

That means thinking about

what will happen after
the sprint wraps up,

like how your team
might use what you've

learned to achieve other goals.

To do this, you
need documentation.

Make sure you enlist
a few people to

help document the design
sprint by taking pictures,

collecting sticky notes,
and jotting down ideas.

Let's recap the sprint
planning basics.

To prepare for a design sprint,

you'll need to conduct
user research,

schedule talks with experts,

find the right space,
gather supplies,

establish ground rules, break
the ice with your team,

and plan out post-sprint
action items.

Sound about right?
Awesome. Let's keep going.

Up next, we'll walk through
a design sprint brief.