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| Criterion |  UX Research Card Sorting |  UX Research Tree Testing |  Domain Modeling EventStorming |  UX Research First-click Testing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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 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. | When a domain consists of many events, rules, and states, it creates a shared modeling space for the team. It bundles language, flows, and boundaries before domain knowledge fragments into siloed views. | 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 | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 1-2 Tage | 2-8 h | 1-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | Based on research question | 5-12 | 10-30 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Content groups, Label set, IA hypotheses | Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IA | Event Timeline, Ubiquitous Language, Boundaries, Open Questions | Click Heatmap, Success Rate, Design Recommendations |
Tagsno overlap | Information architectureNavigationStructure | Information architectureNavigationFindability | Domain-Driven DesignEventsDiscoveryWorkshop | UXNavigationFindabilityValidation |