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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Innovation Crazy 8s |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Innovation Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a domain model and its associated contexts need to be thought through together, it creates a shared overview. It connects the business view and organizational boundary into a readable whole. | With only a few minutes available and a still-fuzzy solution search, the method forces a wide range of variants. It produces fast sketches before the first idea can settle in, making different directions directly comparable and open to further development. | 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 a team faces an open question with many obvious directions, the method first creates breadth instead of premature commitment. It separates idea flow from evaluation and makes lines of thought visible, creating a pool for selection and further development. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 8-15 min | 1-3 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1-10 | 2-8 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence |