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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Product Discovery Problem Interview |  Innovation Lotus Blossom |  Innovation Design Charrette |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 30-60 min je Interview | 45-90 min | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 5-12 Interviews | 3-10 | 10-50 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Problem Evidence, Risk Notes, Customer Segments | Lotus Diagram, Idea Themes, Shortlist | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | DiscoveryInterviewsValidation | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityDivergenceWorkshop | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation |