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Criterion
Paper illustration of Design Charrette with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Design Charrette
A paper-based illustration representing Brainstorming with its core stages and visible working result.
Innovation
Brainstorming
Paper illustration for OODA Loop.
Decision Making
OODA Loop
Paper illustration of Rapid Ideation with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Rapid Ideation
Purposedifferent
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 a team faces an open question with many obvious directions, the method first creates breadth instead of premature commitment. It separates idea flow from evaluation and makes lines of thought visible, creating a pool for selection and further development.In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared. The OODA Loop holds observing, orienting, deciding, and acting together as a recurring rhythm so reaction does not slide into inertia.When a decision needs to be prepared quickly, the method generates many solution-close variants in a short time. It deliberately relies on pace to undercut self-censorship and perfectionism. This quickly produces a usable field for prioritization and further work.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowMediumLow
Timedifferent
Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage30-60 min15-60 min je Zyklus5-20 min
Participantsdifferent
10-504-121-81-20
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized DirectionIdea pool, Theme clusters, ShortlistSituation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action UpdatesIdeenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster
Tagsno overlap
BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation
BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence
DecisionChangeLearningStrategy
BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed
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