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| Criterion |  UX Research HEART Framework |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  Domain Modeling EventStorming |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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 research notes, feedback, or observations sit unconnected side by side, affinity diagramming sorts the raw material into solid themes. Many individual points turn into patterns that make decisions and opportunities clearer. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 120 min initial, dann laufend | 30–60 min | 2-8 h | 45–90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-6 | 4-8 | 5-12 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | HEART-GSM Table, Dashboard | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | Event Timeline, Ubiquitous Language, Boundaries, Open Questions | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas |
Tagsno overlap | MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | Domain-Driven DesignEventsDiscoveryWorkshop | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause |