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Criterion
Paper illustration of a branching category tree with a highlighted search path and possible dead ends.
UX Research
Tree Testing
Paper illustration of a two-by-two Ansoff Matrix with four growth directions
Business Strategy
Ansoff Matrix
Purposedifferent
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.The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLow
Timedifferent
1-2 Tage45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
Based on research question2-8
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IAAnsoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes
Tagsno overlap
Information architectureNavigationFindability
GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio
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