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| Criterion |  UX Design Design Studio |  Decision Making DACI |  Architecture arc42 |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated. | arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 30-60 min | 1-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 2-10 | 1-4 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Sketches, Concept Directions, Design Decisions | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View |
Tagsno overlap | SketchingCollaborationIdeation | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication |
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