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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Product Discovery Problem Interview |  Innovation TRIZ |  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 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. | For technical contradictions or trade-offs, the method looks for solutions that resolve opposing requirements at the same time. It translates limits into an explicit picture of conflict that becomes workable. This produces not just compromises but more elegant principles. | 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 | High | High |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 30-60 min je Interview | 1-4 h | 4-5 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 5-12 Interviews | 2-8 | 5-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Problem Evidence, Risk Notes, Customer Segments | Contradiction Statement, Inventive Principles, Solution Concepts | Prototype, Test Findings, Decision Rationale |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | DiscoveryInterviewsValidation | InnovationProblem solvingContradictionsCreativity | Design sprintPrototypeValidationInnovation |