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| Criterion |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  Product Discovery Solution Interview |  Product Discovery Problem Interview |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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 solution idea is already on the table, it checks how it is understood and evaluated. It looks for resonance, objections, and missing fit early in the conversation. | When the picture of the problem still needs to become solid, it asks about real situations and consequences. It separates genuine suffering from mere interest in a solution. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30–60 min | 45–90 min | 30-60 min je Interview | 30-60 min je Interview |
Participantsdifferent | 4-8 | 3-10 | 5-10 Interviews | 5-12 Interviews |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Solution Feedback, Objection List, Validation Notes | Problem Evidence, Risk Notes, Customer Segments |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | ValidationInterviewsPrototype | DiscoveryInterviewsValidation |