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| Criterion |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  UX Design Design Studio |  Innovation Brainwriting |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a complex topic does not yet have a fitting agenda, Open Space Technology hands topic ownership back to the participants. The format suits questions that only move forward when real interest determines the order. | When several designs need to be quickly put in relation to each other, it makes ideas visible and comparable. It encourages early variants instead of long upfront debates. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-2 Tage | 1-3 h | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 20-500+ | 3-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Sketches, Concept Directions, Design Decisions | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | SketchingCollaborationIdeation | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas |
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