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Criterion
Paper illustration of Double Diamond with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Double Diamond
Paper illustration of Shape Up with its method-specific working model.
Delivery
Shape Up
Paper illustration of the Morphological Analysis working structure.
Innovation
Morphological Analysis
Paper matrix with seven SCAMPER rows, operator prompts and variations for a course portal.
Innovation
SCAMPER
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.Shape Up helps clarify scope, sequence, and delivery flow. It makes work boundaries and decisions explicit and captures results as pitches, bet-table decisions, and hill charts.For a search for solutions with many degrees of freedom, a grid emerges for systematic combinations. The method separates features, variants, and exclusion criteria, so the space gets explored deliberately.For an existing solution under pressure to change, the method deliberately opens space for systematic variants. It directs attention to rebuilding, combining, and repurposing rather than only new basic ideas. This produces concrete evolution paths for products, offerings, or workflows.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumMediumLow
Timedifferent
Wochen bis Monate6 Wochen Cycle + 2 Wochen Cool-Down1-3 h30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
3-122-4 pro Pitch2-82-10
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per PhasePitches, Bet-table decisions, Hill charts, Cooldown outcomesMorphological Box, Concept Combinations, Idea ShortlistSCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes
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ProcessDivergenceInnovation
PlanningDeliveryAutonomy
IdeationInnovationCreativity
BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation
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