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| Criterion |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |  Domain Modeling EventStorming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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 business context is still loosely outlined, it shapes language, responsibility, and integration space. It clarifies what belongs together and where a boundary needs to hold. | When a domain consists of many events, rules, and states, it creates a shared modeling space for the team. It bundles language, flows, and boundaries before domain knowledge fragments into siloed views. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30–60 min | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 2-8 h |
Participantsdifferent | 4-8 | 2-8 | 3-8 | 5-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes | Event Timeline, Ubiquitous Language, Boundaries, Open Questions |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling | Domain-Driven DesignEventsDiscoveryWorkshop |