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| Criterion |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |  Product Strategy Impact Mapping |  Domain Modeling Context Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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 a business context is still loosely outlined, it shapes language, responsibility, and integration space. It clarifies what belongs together and where a boundary needs to hold. | When a goal needs to be connected to several possible paths, it shows chains of impact instead of feature lists. It connects business goal, behavior change, and measures. | When several contexts need to talk to each other, it makes their relationships and dependencies legible. It helps sort integration pressure and responsibilities across system boundaries. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45–90 min | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-8 | 3-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes | Impact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling | OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy |