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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  UX Design Design Studio |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. | When several designs need to be quickly put in relation to each other, it makes ideas visible and comparable. It encourages early variants instead of long upfront debates. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Sketches, Concept Directions, Design Decisions |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | SketchingCollaborationIdeation |
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