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| Criterion |  UX Research Card Sorting |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Product Strategy Impact Mapping |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When content only makes sense internally and users can't find the structure again, card sorting exposes their mental order. Terms, groups, and naming are then aligned with the target group's expectations. | When several contexts need to talk to each other, it makes their relationships and dependencies legible. It helps sort integration pressure and responsibilities across system boundaries. | 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 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | 2-8 | 3-8 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Content groups, Label set, IA hypotheses | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Impact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map |
Tagsno overlap | Information architectureNavigationStructure | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries |