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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
A paper-based illustration representing Design Sprint with its core stages and visible working result.
Innovation
Design Sprint
Paper matrix with seven SCAMPER rows, operator prompts and variations for a course portal.
Innovation
SCAMPER
A paper-based illustration representing Brainstorming with its core stages and visible working result.
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.When the product question is unclear and time pressure is high, the method takes a team from an open idea to a testable solution. It connects problem understanding, decision, and learning in one compact format, lowering the risk of spending a lot of energy on a mere guess.For an existing solution under pressure to change, the method deliberately opens space for systematic variants. It directs attention to rebuilding, combining, and repurposing rather than only new basic ideas. This produces concrete evolution paths for products, offerings, or workflows.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.
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Timedifferent
1-2 Tage4-5 Tage30-60 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
Based on research question5-82-104-12
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IAPrototype, Test Findings, Decision RationaleSCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation NotesIdea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist
Tagsno overlap
Information architectureNavigationFindability
Design sprintPrototypeValidationInnovation
BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation
BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence
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