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| Criterion |  UX Research Usability Testing |  Product Discovery Solution Interview |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a solution idea is already on the table, it checks how it is understood and evaluated. It looks for resonance, objections, and missing fit early in the conversation. | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h je Session | 30-60 min je Interview | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | 5-10 Interviews | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Usability Issues, Severity List, Recommendations | Solution Feedback, Objection List, Validation Notes | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions |
Tagsno overlap | ValidationUXPrototype | ValidationInterviewsPrototype | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation |
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