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| Criterion |  Innovation How Might We |  Domain Modeling EventStorming |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |  Domain Modeling Context Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With a stuck problem carrying many implicit assumptions, the method translates observations into open, workable questions. It sharpens the problem frame without pre-thinking the solution, turning frustration or fuzziness into a search space with clear direction. | 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 business context is still loosely outlined, it shapes language, responsibility, and integration space. It clarifies what belongs together and where a boundary needs to hold. | 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 | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30–45 min | 2-8 h | 1-3 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 5-12 | 3-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | HMW Questions, Challenge Framing, Idea Prompts | Event Timeline, Ubiquitous Language, Boundaries, Open Questions | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes |
Tagsno overlap | FramingOpportunityIdeationQuestions | Domain-Driven DesignEventsDiscoveryWorkshop | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy |