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| Criterion | ![]() Innovation Brainwriting | ![]() UX Research Tree Testing | ![]() Innovation Round Robin Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When loud voices or hierarchy distort the idea search, the method creates a quiet entry into joint development. It gives everyone thinking space and gathers contributions without social brakes, making diversity more visible and easier to build on. | When a navigation exists but search paths still fail, tree testing checks findability without visual distraction. The method shows whether labels, levels, and paths really lead to the intended destination. | With unevenly distributed speaking time, the method brings every person into the contribution one after another. It prevents early voices from setting the direction while still producing a shared idea space. This makes participation plannable and the team's diversity visible. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min | 1-2 Tage | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | Based on research question | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IA | Idea List, Cluster, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | Information architectureNavigationFindability | BrainstormingIdeationFacilitationInclusionCreativity |
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