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| Criterion |  Innovation Contradiction Analysis |  Innovation Crazy 8s |  UX Design Design Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a system should improve while another measure suffers as a result, the method makes the underlying conflict precisely formulable. It separates the desired effect from its side effect. This makes solutions possible that address the contradiction deliberately instead of half-heartedly. | 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 | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 8-15 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1-10 | 3-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Contradiction Statement, Abstraction Notes, Solution Principles, Concept Ideas | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options | Sketches, Concept Directions, Design Decisions |
Tagsno overlap | ContradictionsInnovationProblem solving | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint | SketchingCollaborationIdeation |
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