The article “33 Activity Ideas for Remote UX Workshops” from UX Tools, written by Jordan Bowman, presents a thoughtfully categorized set of activities designed to boost engagement, creativity, and structure in virtual UX workshops. Aimed at facilitators, product teams, and UX practitioners, the guide divides the activities into four phases: Icebreakers, Generating Ideas, Processing Ideas, and Wrap-Ups. Each section offers a mix of familiar exercises (like Dot Voting and Crazy 8s) alongside more inventive approaches such as “Zombie Cats” and “The Aliens Have Landed,” providing both practical and playful ways to activate group collaboration.
For each activity, the article outlines when to use it, what it’s best suited for, and how to adapt it for remote use. It’s particularly useful for those running design sprints, co-creation workshops, or ideation sessions across distributed teams. Bowman also includes facilitation tips and tool recommendations to ensure smooth execution—making the resource not just a list of ideas, but a guide for creating well-paced, high-impact workshops. It encourages experimentation and flexibility, allowing facilitators to tailor their agenda based on energy levels, goals, or team dynamics.
