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| Criterion |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  UX Research Diary Study |
|---|---|---|
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 experiences build up over days or weeks and a single session cannot capture them, Diary Study records the course of everyday life. Recurring triggers, moods, and habits become visible this way, beyond the sharpness of memory. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30–60 min | 1-4 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 4-8 | 5-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | Diary Entries, Longitudinal Patterns, Experience Timeline |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | UX researchTrackingBehavior |
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