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| Criterion |  UX Research Card Sorting |  Innovation SCAMPER |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When content only makes sense internally and users can't find the structure again, card sorting exposes their mental order. Terms, groups, and naming are then aligned with the target group's expectations. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 30-60 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | 2-10 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Content groups, Label set, IA hypotheses | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | Information architectureNavigationStructure | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk |
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