A messaging channel can make a workshop easier to join, but it does not automatically produce a useful design conversation. Participation conditions still shape what is heard.
IDEO.org describes group-chat workshops as a way to involve participants remotely in design work. IDEO.org Design Kit — Group Chat Workshop.
Design the exchange
For a character concept, provide a clear prompt and an understandable way to respond. Consider whether participants can view the same materials and whether a quick reply is being mistaken for a considered opinion.
Preserve the context
Keep the sequence and explanation around each contribution. Do not extract an isolated positive phrase as an endorsement. The workshop should inform the next design decision while respecting the agreed use of participants' material.
Source reviewed 25 October 2026. Interpretation and original diagrams: PLUSHIP / Qunhe. Examples are illustrative.
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