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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  UX Design Design Studio |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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 designs need to be quickly put in relation to each other, it makes ideas visible and comparable. It encourages early variants instead of long upfront debates. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium |
Timesame | 1-3 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | Sketches, Concept Directions, Design Decisions |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | SketchingCollaborationIdeation |
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