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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 eight-panel idea sheet with varied sketches beside a timer set to eight minutes.
Innovation
Crazy 8s
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UX Research
First-click Testing
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.With only a few minutes available and a still-fuzzy solution search, the method forces a wide range of variants. It produces fast sketches before the first idea can settle in, making different directions directly comparable and open to further development.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
MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
1-2 Tage8-15 min1-2 Tage
Participantsdifferent
Based on research question1-1010-30
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshopAsync
Outputdifferent
Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IASketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction OptionsClick Heatmap, Success Rate, Design Recommendations
Tagsno overlap
Information architectureNavigationFindability
BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint
UXNavigationFindabilityValidation
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Innovation
Rapid Ideation
A paper-based illustration representing Brainstorming with its core stages and visible working result.
Innovation
Brainstorming
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UX Research
Card Sorting
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Innovation
Design Sprint