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| Criterion |  Innovation TRIZ |  UX Research Tree Testing |  Innovation Design Charrette |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For technical contradictions or trade-offs, the method looks for solutions that resolve opposing requirements at the same time. It translates limits into an explicit picture of conflict that becomes workable. This produces not just compromises but more elegant principles. | When a navigation exists but search paths still fail, tree testing checks findability without visual distraction. The method shows whether labels, levels, and paths really lead to the intended destination. | 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 | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-4 h | 1-2 Tage | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | Based on research question | 10-50 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Contradiction Statement, Inventive Principles, Solution Concepts | Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IA | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction |
Tagsno overlap | InnovationProblem solvingContradictionsCreativity | Information architectureNavigationFindability | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation |
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