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Design Thinking as a learning loop: an observation notebook, a focused problem statement, different idea sketches, a cardboard prototype and user-test notes. Feedback leads to new understanding.
Innovation
Design Thinking
Paper illustration of Double Diamond with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Double Diamond
Paper illustration for Risk Storming.
Architecture
Risk Storming
Purposedifferent
For complex user problems with an uncertain cause, the method connects observation, interpretation, and experiment into a learning cycle. It keeps the focus on real needs and avoids premature solution language. This produces robust decisions for product and service.For complex problems with a fuzzy situation, the method cleanly separates search space and decision. It first creates breadth in understanding and then focus in elaboration. This brings open questions, problem definition, and solution path into a traceable movement.Helps clarify architecture context, options, and consequences in concrete terms. It organizes technical context, alternatives, and consequences. The result is captured as an Annotated Diagram, a Prioritized Risk List, and an Action Backlog.
Complexitydifferent
HighMediumLow
Timedifferent
1 Tag bis mehrere WochenWochen bis Monate60-90 min
Participantsdifferent
4-103-124-12
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Problem Statement, Prototype, Test LearningsProblem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per PhaseAnnotated Diagram, Prioritized Risk List, Action Backlog
Tagsno overlap
InnovationPrototypeResearch
ProcessDivergenceInnovation
RiskArchitectureWorkshopValidation
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A paper-based illustration representing Design Sprint with its core stages and visible working result.
Innovation
Design Sprint
Design sheets and interface cards connect to jointly written pseudocode with highlighted unresolved questions.
Architecture
ARID (Active Reviews for Intermediate Designs)
Paper illustration of a calm four-quadrant Assumption Map with hypothesis cards and emphasis on important assumptions with little evidence.
Product Discovery
Assumption Mapping
Paper illustration: scenarios and architectural decisions are connected to identified risks.
Architecture
ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method)