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| Criterion |  UX Design Design Studio |  Architecture C4 Model |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Architecture arc42 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When several designs need to be quickly put in relation to each other, it makes ideas visible and comparable. It encourages early variants instead of long upfront debates. | The C4 Model makes a system legible across several resolution levels, from context down to code. It suits situations where different audiences need to understand the same architecture from different altitudes. | When loud voices or hierarchy distort the idea search, the method creates a quiet entry into joint development. It gives everyone thinking space and gathers contributions without social brakes, making diversity more visible and easier to build on. | arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-4 h | 15-30 min | 1-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 1-5 | 3-12 | 1-4 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Sketches, Concept Directions, Design Decisions | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View |
Tagsno overlap | SketchingCollaborationIdeation | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication |