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| Criterion | ![]() Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique | ![]() Innovation Design Charrette | ![]() Innovation Brainwriting | ![]() Innovation Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The Feynman Technique checks understanding by explaining a topic so that it stays easy for others to understand. It makes knowledge gaps visible before they become costly in everyday work. | In a tightly timed design process with many participants, the method pools several lines of thinking in a short time. It brings parallel design energy without letting the discussion tip into endless coordination. This quickly produces solid directions for architecture or space. | 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. | When a team faces an open question with many obvious directions, the method first creates breadth instead of premature commitment. It separates idea flow from evaluation and makes lines of thought visible, creating a pool for selection and further development. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 20-60 min | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage | 15-30 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 10-50 | 3-12 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence |



