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| Criterion |  UX Research Usability Testing |  Decision Making DACI |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |  Decision Making RAPID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a product is built but people get stuck on tasks, usability testing shows the friction at concrete points. Observed use instead of self-report makes visible where orientation, understanding, or interaction breaks down. | In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated. | The Architecture Inception Canvas bundles the first architecture questions into a compact decision picture. It fits when an initiative is still in motion but still needs clear guardrails. | In complex management decisions, clarity is often missing about who recommends, who agrees, and who makes the decision. RAPID creates this assignment and stabilizes decisions across several levels. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h je Session | 30-60 min | 1-2 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | 2-10 | 3-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Usability Issues, Severity List, Recommendations | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions | RAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | ValidationUXPrototype | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas | DecisionRolesGovernance |