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Criterion
Paper illustration of Design Charrette with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Design Charrette
Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
Paper session grid with two time blocks, three rooms, colored session cards and an open topic pool.
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
MediumMediumMedium
Timedifferent
Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage45-90 minHalber Tag bis 2 Tage
Participantsdifferent
10-508-8015-200
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized DirectionDiscussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up QuestionsSession Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings
Tagsno overlap
BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
FacilitationLarge groupLearning
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A paper-based illustration representing Brainstorming with its core stages and visible working result.
Innovation
Brainstorming
Paper illustration of the Lotus Blossom working structure.
Innovation
Lotus Blossom
Paper illustration for Peer Instruction.
Knowledge Modeling
Peer Instruction
Paper illustration for Round Robin Brainstorming
Innovation
Round Robin Brainstorming