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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Innovation Design Charrette |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. | In a tightly timed design process with many participants, the method pools several lines of thinking in a short time. It brings parallel design energy without letting the discussion tip into endless coordination. This quickly produces solid directions for architecture or space. | When research notes, feedback, or observations sit unconnected side by side, affinity diagramming sorts the raw material into solid themes. Many individual points turn into patterns that make decisions and opportunities clearer. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage | 45–90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 10-50 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause |
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