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| Criterion |  UX Research HEART Framework |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  Knowledge Modeling Event Modeling |  UX Research Diary Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Helps clarify observations, needs, and patterns in concrete terms. It groups observations into patterns, questions, and decisions. The result is captured as a HEART-GSM table and dashboard. | 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. | 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 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 | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 120 min initial, dann laufend | 30–60 min | 2-6 h | 1-4 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-6 | 4-8 | 2-8 | 5-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | HEART-GSM Table, Dashboard | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | Event Model, UI Flow, Commands, Read Models | Diary Entries, Longitudinal Patterns, Experience Timeline |
Tagsno overlap | MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | EventsBlueprintDomain-Driven DesignBehavior | UX researchTrackingBehavior |