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| Criterion |  UX Research Diary Study |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Facilitation Barcamp |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a controversial topic needs depth and discipline at the same time, Fishbowl Discussion makes the structure of the conversation transparent. The format keeps the core small enough for real dialogue and open enough for controlled turnover. | When many people can contribute knowledge and the flow should stay open, Barcamp provides a framework for self-organized sessions. The format channels energy without defining the content too narrowly in advance. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-4 Wochen | 45-90 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 5-20 | 8-80 | 15-200 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Diary Entries, Longitudinal Patterns, Experience Timeline | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings |
Tagsno overlap | UX researchTrackingBehavior | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | FacilitationLarge groupLearning |
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