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| Criterion |  Product Discovery Opportunity Interview |  Product Discovery Concierge MVP |  Architecture arc42 |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When opportunities are still hidden behind signals of need, it structures conversations around needs and obstacles. It looks for patterns that lead to new product opportunities. | When an idea can first fail or grow through genuine hands-on support, it relies on manual work instead of automation. It shows whether user value holds up even under manual execution. | arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min je Interview | 1-4 Wochen | 1-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 5-12 Interviews | 3-10 Kunden | 1-4 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Interview Notes, Opportunity Themes, Customer Quotes | Concierge Learnings, Service Blueprint, MVP Risks | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View |
Tagsno overlap | DiscoveryInterviewsOpportunityCustomer | MVPValidationServiceDiscovery | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication |
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