View methods side by side.
Choose up to four methods. Add them using the search and share the comparison by copying its link.
| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  UX Research Contextual Inquiry |  Operations Gemba Walk |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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 work processes are known only from accounts and the real context stays hidden, Contextual Inquiry makes behavior at the workplace visible. Observation and follow-up questions together show how people actually work, get interrupted, and improvise. | When there is uncertainty about the real course of a process, the method brings observation to the place where work happens. It combines perception, follow-up questions, and process knowledge so decisions rest on actual workflows instead of assumptions. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-3 Wochen | 30-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 4-12 Beobachtungen | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Field Notes, Workflow Insights, Pain Points | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | UX researchObservationContext | LeanObservationProcessOperations |
Often compared together
Methods with strong topical overlap with the current selection, not yet in the comparison.
