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Criterion
Affinity Diagramming
UX Research
Affinity Diagramming
Paper illustration for 3-Circle Venn Diagram
Facilitation
3-Circle Venn Diagram
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 three perspectives matter at the same time, a Three-Circle Venn Diagram shows the overlaps and remainders precisely. It makes visible where shared effect arises and where only a partial perspective applies.
Complexitysame
LowLow
Timedifferent
45–90 min15-45 min
Participantsdifferent
3-102-8
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areasVenn Diagram, Overlap Notes, Differentiators
Tagsno overlap
SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause
ComparisonFacilitationAlignment
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Paper illustration of the Consensus Workshop working structure.
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Empathy Mapping
UX Research
Empathy Mapping