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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Knowledge Modeling Event Modeling |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Event Modeling connects business workflows with commands, events, and views into one coherent mental model. It helps design behavior, UI, and technical slices from the same underlying logic. | When research notes, feedback, or observations sit unconnected side by side, affinity diagramming sorts the raw material into solid themes. Many individual points turn into patterns that make decisions and opportunities clearer. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 2-6 h | 45–90 min | 30–60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-8 | 3-10 | 4-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | Event Model, UI Flow, Commands, Read Models | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | EventsBlueprintDomain-Driven DesignBehavior | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop |