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Criterion
Paper illustration of Working Backwards with its method-specific working model.
Product Discovery
Working Backwards
Paper matrix with seven SCAMPER rows, operator prompts and variations for a course portal.
Innovation
SCAMPER
Purposedifferent
When the target state and benefit need to be clear first, it thinks backward from the desired outcome into the product logic. It sharpens vision, objections, and value proposition before elaboration.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.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLow
Timedifferent
4-8 h, mehrere Iterationen30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
2-62-10
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Future Press Release, FAQ, Vision StatementSCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes
Tagsno overlap
VisionNarrativeAlignment
BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation
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Innovation
Brainstorming
Paper illustration of the Lotus Blossom working structure.
Innovation
Lotus Blossom
Paper illustration of the Morphological Analysis working structure.
Innovation
Morphological Analysis
Paper illustration for Reverse Brainstorming
Innovation
Reverse Brainstorming