Selecting the Capstone Product
Day 26 of 30 · The Playbook 2026 – Masterclass for Designers
Pick a live product to apply the Playbook for real.
Learning Goal
- Selection criteria: availability, business priority, stakeholder support.
- Define scope (screens, platforms).
- Set owners and timeline.
- Fix the criteria and be prepared to apply.
Why This Matters
- Without a real product the Playbook stays theory.
- Priority gives focus and buy-in.
- Scope controls risk.
Examples
Bad: “We’ll see.”
Good: Dashboard + mobile web, 6 key screens, 4 weeks, PM/Dev/Design owners.
Guided Exercise
- List 3 candidate products and score them.
- Pick one, define scope (screen list).
- Set timeline and owners.
- Get stakeholder sign-off.
Independent Exercise
Record the decision in the Playbook intro and share with the team.
Self-Check
- Product + scope chosen.
- Owners and timeline set.
- Stakeholder buy-in secured.