beginner · 45–45 min

The 45-Minute Creative Spark Session

Break through creative blocks in ideation with these rapid-fire visual and social exercises.

About this session

When product teams hit a wall during ideation, they often default to circular discussions instead of tangible sketching. This session forces a pivot from talking to rapid visual output and social critique in under an hour. You leave with a set of documented ideas and immediate consensus on which concept to prototype next.

Why it works

The tight time constraints prevent participants from over-analyzing their work, forcing them to rely on instinctual visual communication. By alternating between individual sketching and collective feedback, the session strips away internal bias and highlights the strongest ideas through immediate group validation.

What you’ll walk away with

  • Clear actionable outcomes from a 3-step facilitated process
  • Increased participant engagement and buy-in
  • Documented decisions and next steps
  • Improved team alignment on the topic

Who it’s for

Product Designers, UX Researchers

Frequently asked questions

Who should facilitate this workshop?

This workshop works best when led by someone comfortable with facilitation. Ideal for Product Designers or external facilitators working with design thinking teams.

How long does this workshop take?

Plan for 60-90 minutes depending on group size. The 3 activities are designed to flow together smoothly.

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