Design sprints, much like design thinking, have served many industries well for decades, but things have shifted, and their value has diminished significantly. However, in our collective urgency to build better products and find solutions as rapidly as possible, Design sprints have become a default choice to identify a solution and move forward. At Gyroscope, we believe that AI presents a new chapter in solution discovery and definition, phasing out the traditional design sprint. With that in mind, let’s walk through five of the greatest pitfalls brought on by Design Sprints and how AI can circumvent them all.

The regulation of AI comes down to one particular topic–Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). A topic of modern scientific fiction that is likely to become scientific fact. Fact because initial conditions are becoming more favorable for AI to emerge, regardless of the point of origin. We, as humans, are still determining what AGI may or may not do, where it will live, and what scale it will operate on. Based on the current trajectory of chipset innovation, available computing power, and increased use of LLMs, we will likely see AGI in our lifetimes.

The cost of not regulating technology may be the best motivator for AI. The opportunity cost isn’t known and may be difficult to quantify. Based on how often it appears in fiction, you can be sure it's a topic of concern for humanity.

AI deregulation is reshaping UX and industrial design, accelerating innovation while raising ethical concerns. As regulatory oversight loosens, designers must navigate AI's growing role in workflows, balancing efficiency with responsibility. Leaders must set governance policies, prioritize inclusivity, and demand transparency. Stay ahead of AI’s impact on design—explore Gyroscope’s insights and guidance.

If one classifies AI as automation that is programmed to drive an outcome then one of the earliest versions of the technology would be a Gyroscope. Early Gyroscopes (1817) were simple machines that provided data to humans to inform decisions. It is no coincidence that we named our company after the device in question. AI is, in fact, technically about 80 years old. The Logic Theorist program, written in 1956, is widely considered to be the first real AI, with research into the subject of artificial intelligence dating even further back into the 1930s. If you are interested in a deep cut, the origin story of AI can be backdated to the Chain Rule from the late 1600s. Like pretty much everything cool in the world, it started out as an idea first conjured in mythology and fiction before becoming part of our material world, but that’s a story for another time.

Utopia is an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect. Dystopia is on the horizon if we aren't careful.

AI tool not only speeds up the design process but also enables the exploration of a wider range of possibilities without the limitations of traditional methods. Like any tool, control and precision come with time and effort.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the ability of a computer or machine to mimic human thinking and problem-solving. It uses algorithms and data to make decisions, recognize patterns, and learn from experience. It is Nothing new.

Wonky AI Consulting is all the rage in 2024--why would Gyroscope join a saturated marketplace? Experience and expertise.

Design Operations requires both stewardship and innovation to drive outcomes that scale quality. Stewardship and innovation provide initial conditions for the successful implementation of AI.

Gyroscope offers educational consulting to drive learning outcomes and professional development, with and for AI.

AI is emerging technology and often results in overpromises that cannot be delivered on.

Gyroscope helps people work with machines to drive outcomes that scale.