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| Criterion |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |  Innovation Design Charrette |  Innovation Brainwriting |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For persistent errors or blockages, the method shifts the view to the opposite of the desired effect. It exposes the mechanics of failure and makes hidden causes easier to grasp. This makes improvement more concrete and the problem clearer. | 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. | 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 | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 10-50 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list |
Tags1 shared | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas |
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