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MENTAL MODEL · M7320

Design Sprint

Design Sprint
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

- Monday: Define the problem → Tuesday: Diverge on solutions → Wednesday: Decide → Thursday: Prototype → Friday: Test.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

Timeboxing compresses innovation. A framework developed by Google Ventures, completing in 5 days what traditionally takes months of validation.

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Anchor fast decisions

Use a timebox to compress the "question-diverge-decide-prototype-validate" cycle into one week, replacing endless internal debates with real user testing, and quickly falsifying/confirming assumptions at minimal cost.

MINIMUM ACTION

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