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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |  UX Research Card Sorting |  UX Research First-click Testing |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | When content only makes sense internally and users can't find the structure again, card sorting exposes their mental order. Terms, groups, and naming are then aligned with the target group's expectations. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 20-45 min | 1-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | Based on research question | 10-30 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions | Content groups, Label set, IA hypotheses | Click Heatmap, Success Rate, Design Recommendations |
Tagsno overlap | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas | Information architectureNavigationStructure | UXNavigationFindabilityValidation |
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