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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |  Innovation SCAMPER |  Innovation Rapid Ideation |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The Architecture Inception Canvas bundles the first architecture questions into a compact decision picture. It fits when an initiative is still in motion but still needs clear guardrails. | For an existing solution under pressure to change, the method deliberately opens space for systematic variants. It directs attention to rebuilding, combining, and repurposing rather than only new basic ideas. This produces concrete evolution paths for products, offerings, or workflows. | When a decision needs to be prepared quickly, the method generates many solution-close variants in a short time. It deliberately relies on pace to undercut self-censorship and perfectionism. This quickly produces a usable field for prioritization and further work. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 30-60 min | 5-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 2-10 | 1-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes | Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster |
Tagsno overlap | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation | BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed |
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