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| Criterion | ![]() Product Discovery Opportunity Interview | ![]() Product Discovery Problem Interview | ![]() Innovation Brainwriting |
|---|---|---|---|
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 the picture of the problem still needs to become solid, it asks about real situations and consequences. It separates genuine suffering from mere interest in a solution. | 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 | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min je Interview | 30-60 min je Interview | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 5-12 Interviews | 5-12 Interviews | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Interview Notes, Opportunity Themes, Customer Quotes | Problem Evidence, Risk Notes, Customer Segments | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list |
Tagsno overlap | DiscoveryInterviewsOpportunityCustomer | DiscoveryInterviewsValidation | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas |
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