Opens the idea space, bundles contributions into theme clusters, and condenses them into a shortlist for the next step.
Core question: Which ideas could address the defined challenge?
Workshop methodMethod form: Workshop method. Describes how this method is used in practice.LowComplexity: low. Estimates preparation, facilitation effort, and method confidence needed.WorkshopFormat: workshop. Shows whether the method works in a workshop, asynchronously, or both.
30-60 min
4-12
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InnovationCategory: Innovation. Describes the method's domain of use.
Forces eight sketches in a short time so direction options emerge and favorites become quickly comparable.
Core question: What different visual directions could address the focused design challenge?
Workshop methodMethod form: Workshop method. Describes how this method is used in practice.LowComplexity: low. Estimates preparation, facilitation effort, and method confidence needed.WorkshopFormat: workshop. Shows whether the method works in a workshop, asynchronously, or both.
8-15 min
1-10
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InnovationCategory: Innovation. Describes the method's domain of use.
Expands a core question into topic fields, filters out patterns, and condenses interesting paths into a shortlist.
Core question: Which 64 concrete ideas emerge when we fully expand eight main themes?
Workshop methodMethod form: Workshop method. Describes how this method is used in practice.LowComplexity: low. Estimates preparation, facilitation effort, and method confidence needed.WorkshopFormat: workshop. Shows whether the method works in a workshop, asynchronously, or both.
45-90 min
3-10
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InnovationCategory: Innovation. Describes the method's domain of use.
Deliberately collects bad ideas, reverses their mechanics, and turns them into usable approaches.
Core question: Which deliberately bad idea reveals a useful design assumption?
Workshop methodMethod form: Workshop method. Describes how this method is used in practice.LowComplexity: low. Estimates preparation, facilitation effort, and method confidence needed.WorkshopFormat: workshop. Shows whether the method works in a workshop, asynchronously, or both.
20-45 min
3-12
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InnovationCategory: Innovation. Describes the method's domain of use.
A strict timebox pushes quick idea volume first, then clusters and selects options after the burst is complete.
Core question: Which distinct solution directions address the focused user barrier?
Workshop methodMethod form: Workshop method. Describes how this method is used in practice.LowComplexity: low. Estimates preparation, facilitation effort, and method confidence needed.Workshop + asyncFormat: workshop or async. Shows whether the method works in a workshop, asynchronously, or both.
5-20 min
1-20
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InnovationCategory: Innovation. Describes the method's domain of use.
Alternating divergent and convergent phases keep problem framing and solution design visibly separated for product work.
Core question: Which problem matters to whom, and which tested solution addresses it effectively?
Process modelMethod form: Process model. Describes how this method is used in practice.MediumComplexity: medium. Estimates preparation, facilitation effort, and method confidence needed.Workshop + asyncFormat: workshop or async. Shows whether the method works in a workshop, asynchronously, or both.