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| Criterion | ![]() Innovation Crazy 8s | ![]() Business Strategy GAP Analysis | ![]() UX Design Design Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing. | 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 | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 8-15 min | 1-3 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 2-8 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Sketches, Concept Directions, Design Decisions |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | SketchingCollaborationIdeation |
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