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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling EventStorming |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  Architecture C4 Model |  Knowledge Modeling Event Modeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | 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. | The C4 Model makes a system legible across several resolution levels, from context down to code. It suits situations where different audiences need to understand the same architecture from different altitudes. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-8 h | 30–60 min | 1-4 h | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 5-12 | 4-8 | 1-5 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Event Timeline, Ubiquitous Language, Boundaries, Open Questions | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Event Model, UI Flow, Commands, Read Models |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignEventsDiscoveryWorkshop | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | EventsBlueprintDomain-Driven DesignBehavior |