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Criterion
Paper illustration of Double Diamond with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Double Diamond
A/B Testing workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Growth
A/B Testing
Paper illustration of a Concept Map with concepts and labelled links
Knowledge Modeling
Concept Mapping
Purposedifferent
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.When two variants compete, discussions quickly decide by taste rather than effect. A/B Testing checks behavior under controlled conditions and separates real improvement from chance or expectation effects.Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly.
Complexitydifferent
MediumHighMedium
Timedifferent
Wochen bis Monate1-4 Wochen1-2 h
Participantsdifferent
3-121-61-8
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per PhaseExperiment results, Decision log, Learning summaryConcept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps
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ProcessDivergenceInnovation
ExperimentsGrowthAnalyticsValidation
KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking
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Paper illustration for Smoke Test.
Product Discovery
Smoke Test
Paper illustration of a calm four-quadrant Assumption Map with hypothesis cards and emphasis on important assumptions with little evidence.
Product Discovery
Assumption Mapping
A paper-based illustration representing Design Sprint with its core stages and visible working result.
Innovation
Design Sprint
A paper-based illustration representing Domain Storytelling with its core stages and visible working result.
Knowledge Modeling
Domain Storytelling