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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |  Architecture Software Architecture Canvas |  Innovation Lotus Blossom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | When a central question feels too large, the method breaks it into neighboring topic fields with their own depth of ideation. It holds structure and openness at the same time, so adjacent perspectives don't get lost. This grows an idea space out of a core problem. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 1-2 h | 1-2 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-8 | 3-10 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions | Architecture Canvas, Goals, Constraints, Quality Attributes | Lotus Diagram, Idea Themes, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas | CanvasArchitectureAlignmentWorkshop | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityDivergenceWorkshop |