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Paper illustration for Diary Study.
UX Research
Diary Study
A paper-based illustration representing arc42 with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
arc42
Purposedifferent
When experiences build up over days or weeks and a single session cannot capture them, Diary Study records the course of everyday life. Recurring triggers, moods, and habits become visible this way, beyond the sharpness of memory.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
MediumLow
Timedifferent
1-4 Wochen1-2 Tage
Participantsdifferent
5-201-4
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Diary Entries, Longitudinal Patterns, Experience TimelineArchitecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View
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UX researchTrackingBehavior
ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication
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Architecture Communication Canvas
Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
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Architecture Decision Record
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Views and Beyond