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| Criterion |  UX Design Design Studio |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When several designs need to be quickly put in relation to each other, it makes ideas visible and comparable. It encourages early variants instead of long upfront debates. | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 15-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 1-3 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Sketches, Concept Directions, Design Decisions | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale |
Tagsno overlap | SketchingCollaborationIdeation | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance |
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