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| Criterion |  Architecture C4 Model |  Innovation Crazy 8s |  UX Design Design Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The C4 Model makes a system legible across several resolution levels, from context down to code. It suits situations where different audiences need to understand the same architecture from different altitudes. | With only a few minutes available and a still-fuzzy solution search, the method forces a wide range of variants. It produces fast sketches before the first idea can settle in, making different directions directly comparable and open to further development. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-4 h | 8-15 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 1-10 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options | Sketches, Concept Directions, Design Decisions |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint | SketchingCollaborationIdeation |
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