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Paper illustration for Domain Context Map
Domain Modeling
Domain Context Map
Empathy Mapping
UX Research
Empathy Mapping
A paper-based illustration representing Brainstorming with its core stages and visible working result.
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.When a lot is assumed about a target group but little is seen jointly, empathy mapping makes knowledge and gaps directly comparable. The picture also shows which assumptions hold up and where evidence is missing.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
MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h30–60 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
3-104-84-12
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership MapEmpathy Map, Assumptions List, Research GapsIdea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist
Tagsno overlap
Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries
SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop
BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence
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Paper illustration of the Lotus Blossom working structure.
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Paper illustration for Reverse Brainstorming
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