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Criterion
Paper illustration of Design Charrette with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Design Charrette
Paper illustration for OODA Loop.
Decision Making
OODA Loop
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 This quickly produces solid directions for architecture or space.In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared.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 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
MediumMediumLow
Timedifferent
Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage15-60 min je Zyklus30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
10-501-83-12
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized DirectionSituation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action UpdatesRollenkarten, Ideenpool pro Rolle, Konsolidierte Shortlist
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BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation
DecisionChangeLearningStrategy
BrainstormingIdeationCreativity
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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 of the Force Field Analysis working structure.
Decision Making
Force Field Analysis
Paper illustration for Reverse Brainstorming
Innovation
Reverse Brainstorming