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Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
Operations
ALPEN Method
Paper illustration of a branching category tree with a highlighted search path and possible dead ends.
UX Research
Tree Testing
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done
Purposedifferent
With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time.When a navigation exists but search paths still fail, tree testing checks findability without visual distraction. The method shows whether labels, levels, and paths really lead to the intended destination.With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory.
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10-20 min daily1-2 Tage1-2 h Setup, laufend
Participantsdifferent
1Based on research question1
Formatsame
AsyncAsyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review NotesFindability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IAAction Lists, Project List, Review Routine
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PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations
Information architectureNavigationFindability
ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution
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A paper tomato timer connects a focus task, short breaks and a work record.
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Pomodoro Technique
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Weekly Review
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Card Sorting
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Eat the Frog