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| Criterion |  Product Discovery Solution Interview |  Product Discovery Wizard of Oz Test |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  Product Discovery Concierge MVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 a new experience would still be too expensive to automate for real, it simulates the outcome behind the scenes. It checks user reaction and value before the technology disappears. | 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 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min je Interview | 2-10 Tage | 45–90 min | 1-4 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 5-10 Interviews | 5-20 Nutzer | 3-10 | 3-10 Kunden |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Solution Feedback, Objection List, Validation Notes | Prototype Learnings, Manual Effort Notes, Risk List | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Concierge Learnings, Service Blueprint, MVP Risks |
Tagsno overlap | ValidationInterviewsPrototype | PrototypeValidationMVP | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | MVPValidationServiceDiscovery |