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Max Smart

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  • Facilitation

Facilitation Energizers: 5‑Minute Boosters for Mid‑Workshop Slumps

quick workshop energizers
Wondering how to revive your workshop midway? Discover quick facilitation energizers to keep momentum going and ensure productive sessions.
  • Max Smart
  • September 18, 2025
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  • Prototyping

5 Prototyping Tools You Can Build From Office Supplies

office supply prototyping ideas
Brilliant prototypes can be crafted from everyday office supplies—discover five versatile tools that will inspire your next creative project.
  • Max Smart
  • September 17, 2025
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  • Trends

Futures Thinking: Scenario Planning to Future‑Proof Your Product

scenario planning for future
Geared toward innovators, futures thinking and scenario planning reveal how to anticipate change and ensure your product’s resilience amid uncertainty.
  • Max Smart
  • September 17, 2025
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  • Business Design

The Startup vs. Enterprise Design Thinking Playbook

startup and enterprise design strategies
Inevitably, understanding the key differences between startup and enterprise design thinking unlocks tailored strategies for innovation and growth—continue reading to discover how.
  • Max Smart
  • September 16, 2025
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  • UX Research

Cross‑Cultural Research: Avoiding the One‑Size‑Fits‑All Trap

tailored cross cultural approaches
Justifying cross-cultural research requires understanding the pitfalls of one-size-fits-all approaches and exploring how tailored methods reveal true cultural nuances.
  • Max Smart
  • September 16, 2025
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  • Facilitation

Stakeholder Interview Guide: Questions That Surface Hidden Agendas

effective stakeholder interview questions
Guided questions reveal hidden agendas in stakeholder interviews, unlocking insights that might otherwise remain concealed—discover how to uncover what truly matters.
  • Max Smart
  • September 15, 2025
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  • Tools & Techniques

Heuristic Evaluation Cheat Sheet: 10 Principles Every Designer Should Know

design best practices guide
Perhaps the most essential guide for designers is this heuristic evaluation cheat sheet, revealing 10 principles that can transform your user experience—discover how to master them.
  • Max Smart
  • September 15, 2025
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  • Prototyping

Live Prototyping Events: Building With Users Watching

real time user feedback sessions
Creating engaging live prototyping events with user participation can transform your design process—discover how to make the most of this collaborative opportunity.
  • Max Smart
  • September 14, 2025
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  • Innovation

The Innovation Funnel: Balancing Divergence and Convergence Like a Pro

managing idea development processes
For mastering the innovation funnel, focus on balancing divergence and convergence—discover how to optimize each phase for breakthrough results.
  • Max Smart
  • September 14, 2025
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  • Design Thinking

Designing Friction: When Making Things Hard Improves User Outcomes

intentional user challenge creation
I believe that intentionally designing friction can enhance user success by encouraging reflection and mastery—discover how to make difficulty work for you.
  • Max Smart
  • September 13, 2025
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quick workshop energizers
  • Facilitation

Facilitation Energizers: 5‑Minute Boosters for Mid‑Workshop Slumps

Wondering how to revive your workshop midway? Discover quick facilitation energizers to…
  • Max Smart
  • September 18, 2025
top 15 monitors 2025
  • Vetted

15 Best External Monitors for Every Workspace in 2025—Expert Picks and Reviews

The 15 best external monitors for 2025 offer unmatched quality and versatility;…
  • Design Thinking Team
  • September 18, 2025
top 15 aromatherapy diffusers
  • Vetted

15 Best Aromatherapy Diffusers That Will Transform Your Space in 2025

Optimize your space with the 15 best aromatherapy diffusers for 2025, and discover…
  • Design Thinking Team
  • September 18, 2025
top relaxing hammock picks
  • Vetted

14 Best Hammocks for Ultimate Relaxation: Comfortable, Durable, and Stylish Options

Offering a range of comfortable, durable, and stylish hammocks, discover the top…
  • Design Thinking Team
  • September 18, 2025
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