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Paper illustration for Contradiction Analysis.
Innovation
Contradiction Analysis
Paper illustration of a branching category tree with a highlighted search path and possible dead ends.
UX Research
Tree Testing
Purposedifferent
When a system should improve while another measure suffers as a result, the method makes the underlying conflict precisely formulable. It separates the desired effect from its side effect. This makes solutions possible that address the contradiction deliberately instead of half-heartedly.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.
Complexitysame
MediumMedium
Timedifferent
60-120 min1-2 Tage
Participantsdifferent
2-8Based on research question
Formatdifferent
WorkshopAsync
Outputdifferent
Contradiction Statement, Abstraction Notes, Solution Principles, Concept IdeasFindability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IA
Tagsno overlap
ContradictionsInnovationProblem solving
Information architectureNavigationFindability
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Card Sorting
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