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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 for DACI
Decision Making
DACI
First-click Testing method illustration showing its working structure
UX Research
First-click Testing
Paper illustration of an activity-role table with clear RACI assignments and one highlighted accountable role per activity.
Operations
RACI 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.In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated.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.With unclear responsibilities across several roles or areas, the method creates unambiguous accountability logic. It reduces friction because decision, execution, contribution, and information become separately visible.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowLowLow
Timedifferent
1-2 Tage30-60 min1-2 Tage45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
Based on research question2-1010-302-8
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + asyncAsyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IADACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision LogClick Heatmap, Success Rate, Design RecommendationsRACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes
Tagsno overlap
Information architectureNavigationFindability
DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment
UXNavigationFindabilityValidation
RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations
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