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Criterion
Paper illustration of HEART Framework with its method-specific working model.
UX Research
HEART Framework
Paper illustration of the Lotus Blossom working structure.
Innovation
Lotus Blossom
Paper illustration for Reverse Brainstorming
Innovation
Reverse Brainstorming
Purposedifferent
Helps clarify observations, needs, and patterns in concrete terms. It groups observations into patterns, questions, and decisions. The result is captured as a HEART-GSM table and dashboard.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.For persistent errors or blockages, the method shifts the view to the opposite of the desired effect. It exposes the mechanics of failure and makes hidden causes easier to grasp. This makes improvement more concrete and the problem clearer.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
120 min initial, dann laufend45-90 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
3-63-103-12
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
HEART-GSM Table, DashboardLotus Diagram, Idea Themes, ShortlistReverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas
Tagsno overlap
MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction
BrainstormingIdeationCreativityDivergenceWorkshop
BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk
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A paper-based illustration representing Brainstorming with its core stages and visible working result.
Innovation
Brainstorming
Paper illustration of Design Charrette with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Design Charrette
Paper illustration of Rapid Ideation with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Rapid Ideation
Paper illustration of Rolestorming with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Rolestorming