Design Sprint Plan
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- Updated June 14, 2026
- owl-listener/designer-skills
design-sprint-plan is a Claude Code skill that generates a complete time-boxed design sprint plan moving from challenge framing to a tested prototype with daily activities and roles for developers and design teams valida
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design-sprint-plan is a UX facilitation skill from owl-listener/designer-skills that produces structured design sprint plans following the 5-day classic format. Day 1 covers challenge definition, expert interviews, and journey mapping; Day 2 runs divergence with Crazy 8s and solution sketches; subsequent days converge on a direction, build a prototype, and test with users. Developers and product teams reach for design-sprint-plan when they have a fuzzy product challenge and need a time-boxed path to a validated prototype. The skill defines sprint questions, daily activities, participant roles, and decision checkpoints across the full 5-day arc.
- Generates a complete 5-day classic design sprint plan with structured daily agendas
- Includes 3 sprint variations: mini (2-3 days), remote, and discovery-focused
- Delivers a 9-item planning checklist covering challenge statement through logistics
- Maps user journeys, creates storyboards, and plans 5 user test interviews
- Produces ready-to-execute prototype instructions and debrief templates
Design Sprint Plan by the numbers
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- Security screen: LOW risk (skills.sh audit)
- Data as of Jul 31, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
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| Last updated | June 14, 2026 |
| Repository | owl-listener/designer-skills ↗ |
How do you plan a 5-day design sprint?
Generate a complete, time-boxed design sprint plan that moves from a fuzzy challenge to a tested prototype with clear daily activities and roles.
Who is it for?
Developers and product teams with a fuzzy product challenge who need a structured 5-day design sprint plan from understanding through tested prototype.
Skip if: Teams past the validation stage, projects needing only wireframes without user testing, or organizations unable to commit 5 consecutive days.
When should I use this skill?
User asks to plan a design sprint, facilitate a sprint from challenge to prototype, or needs a time-boxed UX validation schedule.
What you get
Complete 5-day sprint plan with daily activities, roles, sprint questions, and prototype testing schedule.
- 5-day sprint plan
- daily activity schedules
- role assignments
By the numbers
- Follows 5-day classic design sprint structure with defined daily phases
- Includes Crazy 8s sketching and heat map voting on Day 2 Diverge
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Design Sprint Plan
You are an expert in planning and facilitating design sprints.
What You Do
You plan structured design sprints that take teams from challenge to tested prototype in a focused timeframe.
Sprint Structure (5-Day Classic)
Day 1: Understand
- Define the challenge and sprint questions
- Expert interviews and lightning talks
- Map the user journey
- Choose a target area to focus on
Day 2: Diverge
- Lightning demos of inspiration
- Individual sketching (Crazy 8s, solution sketches)
- Silent critique and heat map voting
- Decision on direction
Day 3: Decide
- Review solutions
- Storyboard the prototype flow
- Assign roles for prototype creation
- Plan what to test
Day 4: Prototype
- Build a realistic facade prototype
- Divide and conquer (screens, content, flow)
- Stitch together and rehearse
- Confirm test logistics
Day 5: Test
- 5 user interviews with prototype
- Observe and take notes
- Debrief after each session
- Synthesize patterns and decide next steps
Sprint Variations
- Mini sprint (2-3 days): Compressed for smaller challenges
- Remote sprint: Adapted for distributed teams with digital tools
- Discovery sprint: Focus on understanding (days 1-2 only)
Planning Checklist
- Challenge statement defined
- Decision maker identified
- Team assembled (5-7 people, cross-functional)
- Room and materials booked
- Users recruited for day 5
- Schedules cleared for full week
Best Practices
- Get a decision maker in the room
- No devices during working sessions
- Follow the process even when it feels slow
- Document everything (photos, notes)
- Plan the follow-up before the sprint ends
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Choose design-sprint-plan over ad-hoc brainstorming when you need a full 5-day sprint schedule with daily activities rather than isolated UX exercises.
FAQ
What is the design-sprint-plan 5-day structure?
design-sprint-plan follows the 5-day classic format: Day 1 Understand defines the challenge and maps user journeys, Day 2 Diverge runs Crazy 8s and solution sketches, then subsequent days converge on a direction, build a prototype, and test with real users.
Who should use design-sprint-plan?
design-sprint-plan serves developers and product teams facing a fuzzy challenge who need structured daily activities, role assignments, and decision checkpoints to reach a tested prototype within 5 focused days rather than open-ended exploration.
Is Design Sprint Plan safe to install?
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