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| Criterion |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  Domain Modeling EventStorming |  Systems Thinking Leverage Points |  Domain Modeling Context Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30–60 min | 2-8 h | Half day | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 4-8 | 5-12 | 3-12 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | Event Timeline, Ubiquitous Language, Boundaries, Open Questions | Leverage Map, Action Strategy | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | Domain-Driven DesignEventsDiscoveryWorkshop | Systems thinkingChangeStrategy | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy |