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| Criterion | ![]() Architecture Architecture Communication Canvas | ![]() UX Research Usability Testing |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The Architecture Communication Canvas plans architecture communication so the right people receive the right message. The method turns technical complexity into deliberate communication design. | When a product is built but people get stuck on tasks, usability testing shows the friction at concrete points. Observed use instead of self-report makes visible where orientation, understanding, or interaction breaks down. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 1-2 h je Session |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | Based on research question |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Communication Canvas, Stakeholder Messages, Architecture Communication Plan | Usability Issues, Severity List, Recommendations |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureCommunicationStakeholdersCanvas | ValidationUXPrototype |
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