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Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
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UX Design
Design Studio
Paper illustration for 1-2-4-All.
Facilitation
1-2-4-All
Purposedifferent
When a controversial topic needs depth and discipline at the same time, Fishbowl Discussion makes the structure of the conversation transparent. The format keeps the core small enough for real dialogue and open enough for controlled turnover.When several designs need to be quickly put in relation to each other, it makes ideas visible and comparable. It encourages early variants instead of long upfront debates.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.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumLow
Timedifferent
45-90 min1-3 h10-20 min
Participantsdifferent
8-803-84-100+
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up QuestionsSketches, Concept Directions, Design DecisionsIdea List, Shared Insights, Emergent Themes
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FacilitationDialogueLarge group
SketchingCollaborationIdeation
FacilitationInclusionIdeation
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