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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Innovation Contradiction Analysis |  Product Discovery Problem Interview |  Innovation Design Sprint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 a system should improve while another measure suffers as a result, the method makes the underlying conflict precisely formulable. It separates the desired effect from its side effect. This makes solutions possible that address the contradiction deliberately instead of half-heartedly. | When the picture of the problem still needs to become solid, it asks about real situations and consequences. It separates genuine suffering from mere interest in a solution. | When the product question is unclear and time pressure is high, the method takes a team from an open idea to a testable solution. It connects problem understanding, decision, and learning in one compact format, lowering the risk of spending a lot of energy on a mere guess. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 60-120 min | 30-60 min je Interview | 4-5 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-8 | 5-12 Interviews | 5-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Contradiction Statement, Abstraction Notes, Solution Principles, Concept Ideas | Problem Evidence, Risk Notes, Customer Segments | Prototype, Test Findings, Decision Rationale |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | ContradictionsInnovationProblem solving | DiscoveryInterviewsValidation | Design sprintPrototypeValidationInnovation |