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Paper illustration of a Concept Map with concepts and labelled links
Knowledge Modeling
Concept Mapping
Empathy Mapping
UX Research
Empathy Mapping
Purposedifferent
Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly.When a lot is assumed about a target group but little is seen jointly, empathy mapping makes knowledge and gaps directly comparable. The picture also shows which assumptions hold up and where evidence is missing.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLow
Timedifferent
1-2 h30–60 min
Participantsdifferent
1-84-8
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge GapsEmpathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps
Tagsno overlap
KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking
SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop
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Affinity Diagramming
UX Research
Affinity Diagramming
Paper illustration for Knowledge Mapping.
Knowledge Modeling
Knowledge Mapping
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Decision Making
Argument Mapping
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Innovation
Brainstorming