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| Criterion |  Innovation How Might We |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Agile Specification by Example |  Innovation Design Charrette |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With a stuck problem carrying many implicit assumptions, the method translates observations into open, workable questions. It sharpens the problem frame without pre-thinking the solution, turning frustration or fuzziness into a search space with clear direction. | 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 business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30–45 min | 15-30 min | 60-90 min pro Feature | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 3-12 | 3-6 | 10-50 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | HMW Questions, Challenge Framing, Idea Prompts | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction |
Tagsno overlap | FramingOpportunityIdeationQuestions | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation |