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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Innovation Design Sprint |  UX Research First-click Testing |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. | When the product question is unclear and time pressure is high, the method takes a team from an open idea to a testable solution. It connects problem understanding, decision, and learning in one compact format, lowering the risk of spending a lot of energy on a mere guess. | When users immediately turn the wrong way on a screen or wireframe, first click testing checks initial orientation at high speed. The first click shows early whether expectation, labeling, and wayfinding fit together. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 4-5 Tage | 1-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 5-8 | 10-30 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Prototype, Test Findings, Decision Rationale | Click Heatmap, Success Rate, Design Recommendations |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | Design sprintPrototypeValidationInnovation | UXNavigationFindabilityValidation |
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