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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Product Discovery Solution Interview |  Architecture ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method) |  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 a solution idea is already on the table, it checks how it is understood and evaluated. It looks for resonance, objections, and missing fit early in the conversation. | ATAM helps teams weigh architecture decisions when quality goals compete. The team considers business goals, stakeholder expectations, and technical decisions together. The evaluation shows which risks need further investigation. | 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 | Several meetings plus preparation and analysis; total effort depends on scope | 4-5 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 5-10 Interviews | Evaluation team, architects, and relevant stakeholders | 5-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Solution Feedback, Objection List, Validation Notes | Prioritized quality scenarios in a utility tree, Architecture risks with reasoning and assumptions, Sensitivity and trade-off points, Findings report with open investigations | Prototype, Test Findings, Decision Rationale |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | ValidationInterviewsPrototype | ArchitectureQualityRiskTradeoffsStakeholders | Design sprintPrototypeValidationInnovation |