beginner · 60–60 min

How to Filter 100+ Ideas in 60 Minutes

Ideation sessions generate too many unactionable ideas? Use this structured filter to find the gold.

About this session

Brainstorming often results in a massive collection of sticky notes that are too overwhelming to act on. This session provides a three-step funnel to strip away the noise and identify the most viable concepts from a list of 100 or more ideas. You will finish the hour with a documented shortlist of priorities that have the full support of the team.

Why it works

The workshop uses successive constraints to force objective decision-making instead of subjective debate. By filtering ideas through specific rounds of evaluation, the group naturally discards low-impact suggestions while building consensus around the strongest options in real-time.

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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