Planning & agile
Brainstorm sticky board template
A 'How might we' prompt with sticky-note clusters for ideas.
Free brainstorming board with sticky notes
Get ideas out of heads and onto a board. SketchFlow's brainstorming templates give you a prompt, sticky notes and clusters to sort ideas, so a session moves from a blank page to a short list without losing anything.
What is a brainstorming board?
A brainstorming board is a shared space for generating ideas quickly, then grouping and choosing between them. Sticky notes keep each idea small and movable.
Why SketchFlow
- One-key sticky notes in several colours.
- Frames to cluster ideas into themes.
- Laser pointer for running the session on a shared screen.
- Export the outcome as an image for meeting notes.
How to use SketchFlow as a brainstorming board
- Step 1: Open the brainstorm board template and write your 'How might we' question.
- Step 2: Set a timer and add one idea per sticky note — no judging yet.
- Step 3: Drag notes into clusters and merge duplicates.
- Step 4: Mark favourites with a dot or a circle drawn in pen (P).
- Step 5: Export the board or save it as a .sketchflow file.
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Open one on the board, or read how to adapt it first.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I run a remote brainstorm with SketchFlow?
Share your screen and add ideas as people call them out, or ask each person to send a share link of their notes and paste them onto your board.
How many ideas should a brainstorm produce?
Aim for quantity: 30 or more short ideas in ten minutes is normal. Narrowing down comes after.
Can I brainstorm on my phone?
Yes. The board works with touch, though a larger screen is more comfortable for big sessions.