MAXWELL AFB-GUNTER ANNEX, Ala. --
Business and Enterprise Systems Product Innovation (BESPIN) is thrilled to announce the successful completion of its first Design Sprint!
During the week of July 5, 2024, designers from various software factories across the Department of Defense (DoD) convened in downtown Montgomery, Ala., to participate in a three-day design workshop focused on intensive collaborative sessions, sharing best practices, exploring methodologies, and working toward solutions that can enhance the U.S. Air Force's digital capabilities.
This workshop marked a significant step toward collaborative innovation in military software development.
Hosted by BESPIN’s Design Studio, the workshop centered on "How do we become versatile in an ever-changing battlefield?" The workshop underscored the critical importance of agile software development in modern warfare.
Key objectives of the workshop included:
- Exploring innovative approaches to human-centered design in military software
- Developing strategies for rapid prototyping and deployment of digital solutions
- Fostering inter-agency collaboration and knowledge sharing
- Identifying emerging technologies and methodologies that can enhance battlefield versatility
This diverse group of participants engaged in intensive collaborative sessions shared best practices, explored new methodologies, and worked toward solutions to enhance the U.S. Air Force's digital capabilities in real-time combat scenarios.
"Investing in user experience is the difference between delivering a capability and buying software,” said BESPIN Design Service Manager, Elizabeth Fox. “This Design Sprint is the first opportunity we’ve had to tackle our shared problems together. By bringing together the brightest minds from various software factories, we're not just sharing knowledge – we're creating a new paradigm for agile, responsive, and effective digital solutions for our warfighters. It’s a pivotal moment in our journey to revolutionize software development in the U.S. Air Force."
The event aligned with BESPIN's strategic goal to establish itself as the Design Center of Excellence for the U.S. Air Force and was made possible by Program Year 2024’s Strategic Funding Increase contract awarded on June 25, 2024. By spearheading this initiative, BESPIN is reinforcing its position as the Mobile Software Center of Excellence for the DoD.
Our goal is for this workshop to be the first of many opportunities for designers within the DoD to collaborate and share knowledge.
BESPIN is a software solution center chartered to build the U.S. Air Force Mobile Center of Excellence and scale cloud and mobile application development across the U.S. Air Force and DoD.
For more information, visit https://teambespin.us/.