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| Criterion |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  Operations Kepner-Tregoe |  UX Design Customer Journey 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. | For a disturbance that's hard to pin down, the method cleanly separates problem, cause, and decision. It reduces mixing when symptoms allow several interpretations. | When a journey needs to be understood across several phases, it arranges experience, touchpoints, and opportunities into one picture. It makes gaps and friction along the user path clear. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45–90 min | 2-8 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-8 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Problem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk Plan | Customer Journey Canvas, Pain Points, Experience Opportunities |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations | JourneyCustomerService designCanvas |
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