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Criterion
Paper illustration of Double Diamond with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Double Diamond
Paper illustration of a branching category tree with a highlighted search path and possible dead ends.
UX Research
Tree Testing
Paper illustration of the Lotus Blossom working structure.
Innovation
Lotus Blossom
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 navigation exists but search paths still fail, tree testing checks findability without visual distraction. The method shows whether labels, levels, and paths really lead to the intended destination.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.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumLow
Timedifferent
Wochen bis Monate1-2 Tage45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
3-12Based on research question3-10
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per PhaseFindability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IALotus Diagram, Idea Themes, Shortlist
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ProcessDivergenceInnovation
Information architectureNavigationFindability
BrainstormingIdeationCreativityDivergenceWorkshop
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Innovation
Brainstorming
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Innovation
Design Charrette
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Innovation
Morphological Analysis