Channel Structure
#sprint — Main channel. AI posts phase openings, transitions, summaries, and decisions. Primary communication.
#sprint-experts — Phase 1 only. Expert Q&A threads.
#sprint-inspiration — Phase 2. Lightning demo links and commentary.
#sprint-sketches — Phase 3. AI posts anonymous sketches. Critique threads happen here.
#sprint-storyboard — Phase 3–4. Collaborative storyboard development.
#sprint-prototype — Phase 4. Coordination, asset sharing, progress updates.
#sprint-testing — Phase 5. Interview recordings, observation notes, patterns.
#sprint-decisions — Read-only log of all decisions made. Maintained by AI. Goal, questions, map, target, winners, next steps.
DM Channels (AI ↔ Individual)
The AI uses direct messages for:
- Collecting blind submissions (votes, sketches)
- Sending individual deadline reminders
- Escalating decisions to the Decider
- Private nudges to people falling behind
Required Platform Features
| Feature | Why |
|---|---|
| Threaded replies | Expert Q&A, critique discussions |
| File/image upload | Sketches, prototype assets, recordings |
| Reactions/emoji | Quick async voting (heat map) |
| Pinned messages | Key decisions, current phase status |
| DMs with the AI | Blind submissions, private nudges |
| Video/audio calls | Sync windows, customer interviews |
| Recording playback | Customer interview review |