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| Criterion |  Product Discovery Solution Interview |  Product Discovery Concierge MVP |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  Innovation Design Sprint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a solution idea is already on the table, it checks how it is understood and evaluated. It looks for resonance, objections, and missing fit early in the conversation. | 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. | When research notes, feedback, or observations sit unconnected side by side, affinity diagramming sorts the raw material into solid themes. Many individual points turn into patterns that make decisions and opportunities clearer. | When the product question is unclear and time pressure is high, the method takes a team from an open idea to a testable solution. It connects problem understanding, decision, and learning in one compact format, lowering the risk of spending a lot of energy on a mere guess. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min je Interview | 1-4 Wochen | 45–90 min | 4-5 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 5-10 Interviews | 3-10 Kunden | 3-10 | 5-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Solution Feedback, Objection List, Validation Notes | Concierge Learnings, Service Blueprint, MVP Risks | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Prototype, Test Findings, Decision Rationale |
Tagsno overlap | ValidationInterviewsPrototype | MVPValidationServiceDiscovery | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | Design sprintPrototypeValidationInnovation |