Every workshop framework has three essential stages:

• The opening stage: Involves reviewing the background information of the design challenge at hand, discussing the end goals, and allowing participants the time to come up with their own insights.
• The exploratory stage: Involves participants sharing and building on their individual insights through hands-on activities as a group.
• The closing stage: Involves consolidating these insights into actionable solutions.

Each stage calls for different types and levels of participation that best allow for information and insight sharing.