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| Criterion |  Innovation Brainstorming |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |  Architecture Software Architecture Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a team faces an open question with many obvious directions, the method first creates breadth instead of premature commitment. It separates idea flow from evaluation and makes lines of thought visible, creating a pool for selection and further development. | 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 persistent errors or blockages, the method shifts the view to the opposite of the desired effect. It exposes the mechanics of failure and makes hidden causes easier to grasp. This makes improvement more concrete and the problem clearer. | The Software Architecture Canvas reduces a system to the most important architecture decisions, constraints, and interfaces. It is useful when teams need a resilient overall picture quickly. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 1-2 h | 30-60 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 4-12 | 3-8 | 3-12 | 3-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas | Architecture Canvas, Goals, Constraints, Quality Attributes |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk | CanvasArchitectureAlignmentWorkshop |