PinnedInSprint StoriesbyJustin Mertes·Nov 24, 2021The Dangers of Remote Design Sprints (and the Framework That Makes Them Exceptional)When running virtual Design Sprints (or, really any other kind of workshop), Miro or MURAL* should primarily be used as a presentation tool…A response icon2A response icon2
InIdeas by CremabyJustin Mertes·Nov 18, 2021The Dangers of Virtual Workshops (And the Framework That Makes Them Exceptional)When running virtual workshops, Miro or MURAL* should primarily be used as a presentation tool rather than a collaboration tool.A response icon3A response icon3
InSprint StoriesbyJustin Mertes·Jul 1, 2021The 7 things I learned when I used Design Sprint methods to help my kids plan for my wife’s…If you’ve never heard of Design Sprints, you can learn more here or read the book.A response icon2A response icon2
InSprint StoriesbyJustin Mertes·Dec 17, 20202020 in Review: A Product Agency’s Design Sprint LearningsThe following is a summary of the Design Sprint roundtable conversation had between myself and my team members at Crema. Watch the full…A response icon1A response icon1
InIdeas by CremabyJustin Mertes·Dec 17, 20202020 Design Sprint RetrospectiveThe following is a summary of the roundtable conversation had between myself and my team members at Crema. Watch the full conversation…
InIdeas by CremabyJustin Mertes·Oct 19, 2020It’s Not Monty Python: You’re the Facilitator, You Stop the SceneIt’d be nice if The Colonel would show up and save your meetings from inefficiency, but he won’t—it’s up to you as the facilitator to do…
InSprint StoriesbyJustin Mertes·May 21, 2020Shhh! This Super-Secret Design Sprint with a Major Retail Client is Confidential!In 5 days, a Major Retail Chain rapidly ideated, aligned their cross-disciplined teams, and established features for the next 18 months.
InSprint StoriesbyJustin Mertes·Feb 22, 2020Running a 2.5 Hour Feature Sprint with a Startup Mobile AppIt only took one meeting to position Vera to give thousands of users exactly what they wanted.
