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| Criterion |  Product Discovery Solution Interview |  Innovation Double Diamond |  UX Research Usability Testing |  Innovation Design Thinking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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 product is built but people get stuck on tasks, usability testing shows the friction at concrete points. Observed use instead of self-report makes visible where orientation, understanding, or interaction breaks down. | For complex user problems with an uncertain cause, the method connects observation, interpretation, and experiment into a learning cycle. It keeps the focus on real needs and avoids premature solution language. This produces robust decisions for product and service. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min je Interview | Wochen bis Monate | 1-2 h je Session | 1 Tag bis mehrere Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 5-10 Interviews | 3-12 | Based on research question | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Solution Feedback, Objection List, Validation Notes | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Usability Issues, Severity List, Recommendations | Problem Statement, Prototype, Test Learnings |
Tagsno overlap | ValidationInterviewsPrototype | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | ValidationUXPrototype | InnovationPrototypeResearch |