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| Criterion |  Innovation How Might We |  Innovation SCAMPER |  Innovation Crazy 8s |
|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | With only a few minutes available and a still-fuzzy solution search, the method forces a wide range of variants. It produces fast sketches before the first idea can settle in, making different directions directly comparable and open to further development. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30–45 min | 30-60 min | 8-15 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 2-10 | 1-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | HMW Questions, Challenge Framing, Idea Prompts | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options |
Tagsno overlap | FramingOpportunityIdeationQuestions | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint |
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