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| Criterion |  Innovation SCAMPER |  Innovation Crazy 8s |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Innovation Lotus Blossom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For an existing solution under pressure to change, the method deliberately opens space for systematic variants. It directs attention to rebuilding, combining, and repurposing rather than only new basic ideas. This produces concrete evolution paths for products, offerings, or workflows. | With only a few minutes available and a still-fuzzy solution search, the method forces a wide range of variants. It produces fast sketches before the first idea can settle in, making different directions directly comparable and open to further development. | For complex problems with a fuzzy situation, the method cleanly separates search space and decision. It first creates breadth in understanding and then focus in elaboration. This brings open questions, problem definition, and solution path into a traceable movement. | When a central question feels too large, the method breaks it into neighboring topic fields with their own depth of ideation. It holds structure and openness at the same time, so adjacent perspectives don't get lost. This grows an idea space out of a core problem. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 8-15 min | Wochen bis Monate | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-10 | 1-10 | 3-12 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Lotus Diagram, Idea Themes, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityDivergenceWorkshop |