PinnedJustin MertesinSprint StoriesThe 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…13 min read·Nov 24, 2021--2--2
Justin MertesinIdeas by CremaThe 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.12 min read·Nov 18, 2021--3--3
Justin MertesinSprint StoriesThe 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.4 min read·Jul 1, 2021--2--2
Justin MertesinSprint Stories2020 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…6 min read·Dec 17, 2020--1--1
Justin MertesinIdeas by Crema2020 Design Sprint RetrospectiveThe following is a summary of the roundtable conversation had between myself and my team members at Crema. Watch the full conversation…6 min read·Dec 17, 2020----
Justin MertesinIdeas by CremaIt’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…5 min read·Oct 19, 2020----
Justin MertesinIdeas by Crema7 Team Lessons from Shaun T.’s InsanityIn this blog, I walk through 7 different elements of the design of Insanity and apply it directly to productive, high-functioning teams…11 min read·Jul 9, 2020----
Justin MertesNelson Mandela’s Words and How He Changed my Perspective on ProtestsI used to be antagonistic towards protests, let alone riots and standing up to authority with “less-than-peaceful” methods. Now I’m not.5 min read·Jun 6, 2020----
Justin MertesinSprint StoriesShhh! 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.6 min read·May 21, 2020----