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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 Design Charrette with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Design Charrette
Paper illustration for Design Studio
UX Design
Design Studio
Paper illustration of several people silently writing ideas and passing sheets around with arrows.
Innovation
Brainwriting
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 a tightly timed design process with many participants, the method pools several lines of thinking in a short time. It brings parallel design energy without letting the discussion tip into endless coordination. This quickly produces solid directions for architecture or space.When several designs need to be quickly put in relation to each other, it makes ideas visible and comparable. It encourages early variants instead of long upfront debates.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.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumMediumLow
Timedifferent
1-2 TageHalber Tag bis mehrere Tage1-3 h15-30 min
Participantsdifferent
Based on research question10-503-83-12
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IASketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized DirectionSketches, Concept Directions, Design DecisionsIdea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list
Tagsno overlap
Information architectureNavigationFindability
BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation
SketchingCollaborationIdeation
BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas
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