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| Criterion | ![]() UX Research Empathy Mapping | ![]() Facilitation 1-2-4-All | ![]() Innovation Brainwriting |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a lot is assumed about a target group but little is seen jointly, empathy mapping makes knowledge and gaps directly comparable. The picture also shows which assumptions hold up and where evidence is missing. | When many people in a group too rarely get to speak, 1-2-4-All distributes thinking time more fairly. The format builds participation step by step and makes quiet or still-unformed thoughts usable faster. | When loud voices or hierarchy distort the idea search, the method creates a quiet entry into joint development. It gives everyone thinking space and gathers contributions without social brakes, making diversity more visible and easier to build on. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30–60 min | 10-20 min | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-8 | 4-100+ | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | Idea List, Shared Insights, Emergent Themes | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | FacilitationInclusionIdeation | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas |
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