---
layout: page
title: Crazy Eights
description: Fast-paced sketching exercise
permalink: /crazy-eights/
---

## Overview 

This exercise is a great way to time box the sketching activities for workshops and sprints with a group of 2-6 people.

* Helps people feel the creative rush and let loose.
* Helps the team to start quickly visualizing the product.

## Our approach

1. Give each person a 11 x 17 sheet of paper with 8 boxes.
2. Set a timer for 8 minutes.
3. Ask the team to fill all boxes with idea sketches in 8 minutes.
4. Pencils down when timer goes off.
5. Ask everyone to tape up their sketches and do a quick presentation of their 2 top ideas.
6. Give everyone stickers or post-its and ask them to go around and vote for their favorite ideas.

## How long does this take? 

8 minutes - You can do multiple rounds but keep them short.

## Outcome 

* Makes the team think of bigger picture items without focusing on details.
* Allows a variety of ideas come to light quickly.

# References

* [Adaptive Lab Toolkit](http://toolkit.adaptivelab.com/crazy-eights-in-progress)
* [Google Ventures Diverge](https://library.gv.com/the-product-design-sprint-diverge-day-2-c7a5df8e7cd0#.u3jdibto6)
* [Design Sprint Overview](https://youtu.be/IgNmCcVD6DM?list=PLre6coeNHPvy1TnC7Bf1O5s10xjUI9bBO)
* Check out this [quick video](https://youtu.be/27lVhXF5s9c) for tips on how to facilitate this exercise.

# Examples

 ![Example of Crazy Eights Sketches](../assets/images/crazy-eights2.jpg){:width="49%"} 
 ![Example of Crazy Eights Sketches](../assets/images/crazy-eights3.jpg){:width="49%"} 

