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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 an assumption matrix with prioritized test cards
Decision Making
Assumption Surfacing
First-click Testing method illustration showing its working structure
UX Research
First-click Testing
Paper illustration for Concierge MVP
Product Discovery
Concierge MVP
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.Plans often contain assumptions that were never openly stated and remain dangerous precisely because of that. Assumption Surfacing makes these silent premises visible and prioritizes which of them carry the initiative or could sink it.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.When an idea can first fail or grow through genuine hands-on support, it relies on manual work instead of automation. It shows whether user value holds up even under manual execution.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowLowMedium
Timedifferent
1-2 Tage45-90 min1-2 Tage1-4 Wochen
Participantsdifferent
Based on research question2-810-303-10 Kunden
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + asyncAsyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IAAssumption List, Critical Assumptions, Learning PlanClick Heatmap, Success Rate, Design RecommendationsConcierge Learnings, Service Blueprint, MVP Risks
Tagsno overlap
Information architectureNavigationFindability
AssumptionsRiskDecisionDiscovery
UXNavigationFindabilityValidation
MVPValidationServiceDiscovery
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