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| Criterion | ![]() UX Research Empathy Mapping | ![]() Operations ABC Analysis | ![]() UX Design Customer Journey Canvas | ![]() Product Discovery Kano Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | When a journey needs to be understood across several phases, it arranges experience, touchpoints, and opportunities into one picture. It makes gaps and friction along the user path clear. | When features need to be distinguished by their effect on satisfaction, it makes expectations and surprises comparable. It separates basic needs, performance contribution, and delight. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30–60 min | 30-60 min | 1-3 h | 1-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 4-8 | 1-5 | 3-10 | 10-50 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Customer Journey Canvas, Pain Points, Experience Opportunities | Kano Matrix, Feature Classes, Priority Themes |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | JourneyCustomerService designCanvas | SatisfactionPrioritizationCustomer |



