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| Criterion |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |  Architecture Risk Storming |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |  Innovation Design Charrette |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Helps clarify architecture context, options, and consequences in concrete terms. It organizes technical context, alternatives, and consequences. The result is captured as an Annotated Diagram, a Prioritized Risk List, and an Action Backlog. | The Architecture Inception Canvas bundles the first architecture questions into a compact decision picture. It fits when an initiative is still in motion but still needs clear guardrails. | 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 | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 60-90 min | 1-2 h | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 4-12 | 3-8 | 10-50 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas | Annotated Diagram, Prioritized Risk List, Action Backlog | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk | RiskArchitectureWorkshopValidation | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation |