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Selected:Affinity DiagrammingCustomer Journey MappingFailure Mode and Effects AnalysisService Blueprinting
| Criterion |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  UX Research Customer Journey Mapping |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  UX Design Service Blueprinting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 user journey falls apart across many touchpoints, customer journey mapping makes the experience visible as a coherent arc. Phases, emotions, and breaks become legible enough to prioritize critical moments deliberately. | For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. | When a service experience is spread across several touchpoints, it brings frontstage and backstage together. It shows where user contact and internal responsibility must fit. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | High | High |
Timedifferent | 45–90 min | 2-4 h | 2-6 h | 0.5-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 4-10 | 3-10 | 6-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Journey Map, Pain-point List, Opportunity Backlog | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | Service Blueprint, Fail Points, Ownership Map |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | JourneyServiceService design | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | Service designOperationsJourneyBlueprint |