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| Criterion |  UX Research Tree Testing |  Innovation Design Charrette |  Innovation Rapid Ideation |  Innovation Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 a decision needs to be prepared quickly, the method generates many solution-close variants in a short time. It deliberately relies on pace to undercut self-censorship and perfectionism. This quickly produces a usable field for prioritization and further work. | When a team faces an open question with many obvious directions, the method first creates breadth instead of premature commitment. It separates idea flow from evaluation and makes lines of thought visible, creating a pool for selection and further development. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage | 5-20 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | 10-50 | 1-20 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IA | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction | Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | Information architectureNavigationFindability | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation | BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence |