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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Innovation Crazy 8s |  Innovation Design Charrette |  UX Design Design Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | With only a few minutes available and a still-fuzzy solution search, the method forces a wide range of variants. It produces fast sketches before the first idea can settle in, making different directions directly comparable and open to further development. | In a tightly timed design process with many participants, the method pools several lines of thinking in a short time. It brings parallel design energy without letting the discussion tip into endless coordination. This quickly produces solid directions for architecture or space. | When several designs need to be quickly put in relation to each other, it makes ideas visible and comparable. It encourages early variants instead of long upfront debates. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 8-15 min | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1-10 | 10-50 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction | Sketches, Concept Directions, Design Decisions |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation | SketchingCollaborationIdeation |