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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Event Modeling |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  UX Research Card Sorting |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Event Modeling connects business workflows with commands, events, and views into one coherent mental model. It helps design behavior, UI, and technical slices from the same underlying logic. | 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 content only makes sense internally and users can't find the structure again, card sorting exposes their mental order. Terms, groups, and naming are then aligned with the target group's expectations. | When a domain model and its associated contexts need to be thought through together, it creates a shared overview. It connects the business view and organizational boundary into a readable whole. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 1-3 h | 20-45 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-8 | Based on research question | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Event Model, UI Flow, Commands, Read Models | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Content groups, Label set, IA hypotheses | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map |
Tagsno overlap | EventsBlueprintDomain-Driven DesignBehavior | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | Information architectureNavigationStructure | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries |