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Criterion
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UX Research
Tree Testing
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UX Design
Design Studio
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Facilitation
1-2-4-All
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 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 many people in a group too rarely get to speak, 1-2-4-All distributes thinking time more fairly. The format builds participation step by step and makes quiet or still-unformed thoughts usable faster.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumLow
Timedifferent
1-2 Tage1-3 h10-20 min
Participantsdifferent
Based on research question3-84-100+
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IASketches, Concept Directions, Design DecisionsIdea List, Shared Insights, Emergent Themes
Tagsno overlap
Information architectureNavigationFindability
SketchingCollaborationIdeation
FacilitationInclusionIdeation
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Innovation
Round Robin Brainstorming
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Innovation
Brainwriting
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UX Research
Card Sorting
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Innovation
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