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| Criterion |  UX Research Tree Testing |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Facilitation 1-2-4-All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When loud voices or hierarchy distort the idea search, the method creates a quiet entry into joint development. It gives everyone thinking space and gathers contributions without social brakes, making diversity more visible and easier to build on. | When a topic is still unclear and too many thoughts surface at once, Mind Mapping creates an open surface for ordering them. It makes connections, subtopics, and starting points visible without fixing them too early. | When many people in a group too rarely get to speak, 1-2-4-All distributes thinking time more fairly. The format builds participation step by step and makes quiet or still-unformed thoughts usable faster. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | 15-30 min | 15-45 min | 10-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | 3-12 | 1-10 | 4-100+ |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IA | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Idea List, Shared Insights, Emergent Themes |
Tagsno overlap | Information architectureNavigationFindability | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | FacilitationInclusionIdeation |