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Criterion
Paper illustration of Double Diamond with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Double Diamond
Design Thinking as a learning loop: an observation notebook, a focused problem statement, different idea sketches, a cardboard prototype and user-test notes. Feedback leads to new understanding.
Innovation
Design Thinking
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done
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 complex user problems with an uncertain cause, the method connects observation, interpretation, and experiment into a learning cycle. It keeps the focus on real needs and avoids premature solution language. This produces robust decisions for product and service.With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory.
Complexitydifferent
MediumHighMedium
Timedifferent
Wochen bis Monate1 Tag bis mehrere Wochen1-2 h Setup, laufend
Participantsdifferent
3-124-101
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopAsync
Outputdifferent
Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per PhaseProblem Statement, Prototype, Test LearningsAction Lists, Project List, Review Routine
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ProcessDivergenceInnovation
InnovationPrototypeResearch
ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution
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Paper illustration for Weekly Review.
Operations
Weekly Review
Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
Operations
ALPEN Method
A paper-based illustration representing Design Sprint with its core stages and visible working result.
Innovation
Design Sprint
Paper illustration for Eat the Frog
Operations
Eat the Frog