THE OLD DESIGN WORKSHOP IS DEAD. LONG LIVE DESIGN WORKSHOPS

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

Traditional, large-scale workshops are losing relevance because they often produce discussion and documentation rather than measurable business outcomes. Successful facilitation in 2026 focuses on short (60 to 90 minute), decision-oriented sessions with clear objectives, the right participants, and explicit consideration of the opportunity cost of everyone's time. Designers can increase their strategic value by facilitating "activation workshops" that turn existing insights into concrete decisions, creating shared understanding that leads to action instead of another forgotten Miro board.