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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Decision Making Decision Tree |  Product Discovery Smoke Test |  Product Discovery MVP Test Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | For decisions with follow-on paths and dependencies, a linear comparison is often not enough. A Decision Tree shows how options branch under conditions and which consequences hang on each branch. | When demand only needs to be roughly verified, it tests interest with minimal effort. It measures whether people would take a next step at all. | When several minimal variants compete to answer the same question, it makes comparing and choosing between them cleaner. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as a Test Matrix and a Test Plan. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 30-90 min | 1-5 Tage | 45-75 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1-6 | Nutzertraffic | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Decision Tree, Option Map, Assumption List | Interest Metrics, Conversion Signal, Learning Note | Test Matrix, Test Plan |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | DecisionTreeOptions | ValidationExperimentsDemandGrowth | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryOptions |