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| Criterion |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  Domain Modeling EventStorming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 domain model and its associated contexts need to be thought through together, it creates a shared overview. It connects the business view and organizational boundary into a readable whole. | When a lot is assumed about a target group but little is seen jointly, empathy mapping makes knowledge and gaps directly comparable. The picture also shows which assumptions hold up and where evidence is missing. | When a domain consists of many events, rules, and states, it creates a shared modeling space for the team. It bundles language, flows, and boundaries before domain knowledge fragments into siloed views. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45–90 min | 1-3 h | 30–60 min | 2-8 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-10 | 4-8 | 5-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | Event Timeline, Ubiquitous Language, Boundaries, Open Questions |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | Domain-Driven DesignEventsDiscoveryWorkshop |