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| Criterion | ![]() Innovation Morphological Analysis | ![]() Operations ALPEN Method | ![]() Innovation Design Charrette |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | 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 | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 10-20 min daily | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1 | 10-50 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Morphological Box, Concept Combinations, Idea Shortlist | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction |
Tagsno overlap | IdeationInnovationCreativity | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation |
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