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| Criterion | ![]() Innovation Design Charrette | ![]() Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion | ![]() Facilitation Barcamp |
|---|---|---|---|
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 controversial topic needs depth and discipline at the same time, Fishbowl Discussion makes the structure of the conversation transparent. The format keeps the core small enough for real dialogue and open enough for controlled turnover. | When many people can contribute knowledge and the flow should stay open, Barcamp provides a framework for self-organized sessions. The format channels energy without defining the content too narrowly in advance. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage | 45-90 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 10-50 | 8-80 | 15-200 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | FacilitationLarge groupLearning |
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