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Criterion
Paper illustration of Design Charrette with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Design Charrette
Paper illustration of Lean Startup with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Lean Startup
A paper-based illustration representing Brainstorming with its core stages and visible working result.
Innovation
Brainstorming
Paper illustration of Rolestorming with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Rolestorming
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.For uncertain business assumptions, the method forces the idea into contact with real market reactions early. It separates wishful picture, assumption, and observable behavior, so that learning becomes faster than planning. This translates uncertainty into measurable insight.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.When a search for ideas stalls, switching roles helps people step outside their own perspective and activate new logics of action. The method reduces habit because contributions arise from a different stance. This brings unfamiliar, often fitting solution approaches into play.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumLowLow
Timedifferent
Halber Tag bis mehrere TageWochen bis Monate je Lernzyklus30-60 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
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Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized DirectionHypothesis list, MVPs, Learning reports, Pivot or persevere decisionIdea pool, Theme clusters, ShortlistRollenkarten, Ideenpool pro Rolle, Konsolidierte Shortlist
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BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation
LeanStartupValidationMVP
BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence
BrainstormingIdeationCreativity
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