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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |  Innovation Brainstorming |  Architecture Software Architecture Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | The Architecture Inception Canvas bundles the first architecture questions into a compact decision picture. It fits when an initiative is still in motion but still needs clear guardrails. | 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. | The Software Architecture Canvas reduces a system to the most important architecture decisions, constraints, and interfaces. It is useful when teams need a resilient overall picture quickly. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 1-2 h | 30-60 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-8 | 4-12 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist | Architecture Canvas, Goals, Constraints, Quality Attributes |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence | CanvasArchitectureAlignmentWorkshop |