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| Criterion |  Innovation How Might We |  Innovation Morphological Analysis |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Innovation SCAMPER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | For a search for solutions with many degrees of freedom, a grid emerges for systematic combinations. The method separates features, variants, and exclusion criteria, so the space gets explored deliberately. | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. | For an existing solution under pressure to change, the method deliberately opens space for systematic variants. It directs attention to rebuilding, combining, and repurposing rather than only new basic ideas. This produces concrete evolution paths for products, offerings, or workflows. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 30–45 min | 1-3 h | 1-2 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 2-8 | 1-8 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | HMW Questions, Challenge Framing, Idea Prompts | Morphological Box, Concept Combinations, Idea Shortlist | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes |
Tagsno overlap | FramingOpportunityIdeationQuestions | IdeationInnovationCreativity | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation |