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| Criterion |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Product Strategy Impact Mapping |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45–90 min | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-10 | 3-8 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | Impact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling |