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| Criterion |  UX Design Storyboarding |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  Domain Modeling Context Map |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a usage scenario needs to become understandable early, it condenses situations, context, and flow into a legible sequence. It helps check concept ideas before anything gets built. | Systems Mapping arranges elements, relationships, and boundaries so a complex field becomes legible at a glance. The overview stabilizes the overall picture before detail work or steering begins. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 1-3 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 3-12 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Storyboard, Concept Narrative, Testable Assumptions | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes |
Tagsno overlap | VisualizationConceptsSequencePrototype | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy |
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