Lucyboard use case
Brainstorm online, then actually choose something.
Collect ideas, group the messy middle and leave a shortlist people can work from. Not just a pretty wall of sticky notes.
Short answer
An online brainstorming board is useful when it helps collect ideas and narrow them to a few directions.
Lucyboard supports the full brainstorm path: question, ideas, grouped themes and shortlist in one visible space.
generation and selection are separated · the team sees shared context · the shortlist remains usable after the meeting
On this page
Jump straight to the section that best matches what you need.
one clear question · everyone adds to the same board · themes before decision · shortlist stays visible
Facilitation
Online brainstorming in 40 minutes
A simple flow for teams that want an actual shortlist after the meeting.
Name the question
Write the problem in one sentence and add what is out of scope.
Raw ideas
Collect ideas quickly without judging them yet.
Group
Combine similar ideas and name the patterns.
Shortlist
Choose two or three directions and write what happens next.
Brainstorm flow
What belongs on an online brainstorming board
A brainstorm board should move the group from raw ideas to a usable next step.
Start
- one opening question
- time frame
- selection criteria
Middle
- raw ideas
- grouping zone
- markers for similar themes
End
- shortlist
- what happens next
- decision beside arguments
Who it's for
Best for brainstorms that need a visible next step
- remote teams choosing product, content or workshop directions
- facilitators who need to separate idea generation from selection
- client sessions where guests should join quickly
- teachers and trainers moving from ideas into a structured map
A brainstorm should not end as a screenshot
Online brainstorms often collect plenty of ideas and then lose the reasoning. A screenshot of sticky notes rarely explains why a direction won.
Lucyboard lets the team keep the opening question, raw ideas, grouped themes and final shortlist in one place.
A quick filter for a good brainstorm
Question. Set the scope at the start so ideas do not drift everywhere.
Grouping. Name a few bigger patterns before choosing.
Output. Write which directions move forward and who takes them.
Separate generating from choosing
The simplest layout works best: question on the left, raw ideas in the center, grouping and shortlist on the right.
That structure tells participants what mode they are in: adding, sorting or deciding. It is less chaotic than one giant pile of notes.
Useful with clients and mixed groups
Brainstorms often include people outside the core team. A link-based board keeps the setup light.
After the meeting, the shortlist is still next to the ideas that shaped it, so follow-up work starts with context.
Lucyboard vs the usual stack
Lucyboard or brainstorm in chat
Chat can collect comments. A board helps people see, group and choose.
- Idea collection
Lucyboard — several people work in one visual space
Usually elsewhere - chat turns ideas into a timeline
- Grouping
Lucyboard — themes are moved and named
Usually elsewhere - document requires manual rewriting
- Shortlist
Lucyboard — decision stays next to arguments
Usually elsewhere - someone reconstructs it after the call
- Return later
Lucyboard — question, ideas and outcome stay together
Usually elsewhere - screenshot loses the logic
Questions
Questions about online brainstorming boards
The point is not only collecting ideas, but keeping a shortlist and the context behind it.
Can I use Lucyboard for sticky-note brainstorming?
Yes. It is especially useful when you want to group ideas and end with a shortlist.
Do participants need accounts?
Not for quick guest access. A shared link is enough to join the board.
Does it replace project management?
No. Move final tasks into your project tool after the brainstorm.
How long should grouping take?
For a 30-45 minute brainstorm, 10-15 minutes of grouping and selection is usually enough.
Next
Related use cases
After a brainstorm, mind maps and shared boards help organize the result.
Run one brainstorm that ends with a choice
Start with one question, give people time for ideas and leave space for a shortlist.