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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Innovation Design Charrette |  UX Design Design Studio |  Architecture arc42 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. | In a tightly timed design process with many participants, the method pools several lines of thinking in a short time. It brings parallel design energy without letting the discussion tip into endless coordination. This quickly produces solid directions for architecture or space. | When several designs need to be quickly put in relation to each other, it makes ideas visible and comparable. It encourages early variants instead of long upfront debates. | arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage | 1-3 h | 1-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 10-50 | 3-8 | 1-4 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction | Sketches, Concept Directions, Design Decisions | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation | SketchingCollaborationIdeation | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication |