Metaphors are powerful tools that spark creativity, make complex concepts more tangible, and foster shared understanding. This is especially relevant for DDD practitioners, who often work in interdisciplinary teams, tackle complex problems, and communicate innovative solutions. However, metaphors often shape our thinking and actions more than we realize, influencing not only how we communicate but also the decisions we make in domain modeling and software architecture. It's important to recognize that a metaphor, like any model, is a simplification of reality from a particular perspective where it fits well. Decisions based on metaphors may align more closely with the metaphor itself than with the actual situation. Reflecting on how we can consciously use metaphors to our advantage allows us to harness their power effectively and adapt our approaches as needed.

In our interactive workshop, we aim to:
- Understand the influence of metaphors, i.e.how metaphors shape our language and which profound effects metaphors have on our actions and decisions
- Investigate how quickly and easily metaphors can unfold their effects
- Analyze how metaphors impact our modeling processes
- Use our understanding of metaphors to expand and adapt our repertoire of design heuristics

Look forward to a lively mix of theory, practical modeling tasks, joint reflection and exchange of experiences.