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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 shared options, independently placed voting dots, and a highlighted shortlist.
Facilitation
Dot Voting
Paper illustration of a participant using a prototype while an observer takes notes beside a highlighted usability issue.
UX Research
Usability Testing
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 a workshop has produced too many options and the group needs to condense quickly, dot voting makes preferences visible in a short time. It bundles individual votes into a solid signal for the next selection.When a product is built but people get stuck on tasks, usability testing shows the friction at concrete points. Observed use instead of self-report makes visible where orientation, understanding, or interaction breaks down.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowMedium
Timedifferent
1-2 Tage5-15 min1-2 h je Session
Participantsdifferent
Based on research question3-20Based on research question
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IARanked list, Consensus signal, ShortlistUsability Issues, Severity List, Recommendations
Tagsno overlap
Information architectureNavigationFindability
FacilitationVotingConsensusPrioritization
ValidationUXPrototype
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First-click Testing method illustration showing its working structure
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First-click Testing
Independent contributions form an ordered group priority list.
Facilitation
Nominal Group Technique
Paper illustration showing three sorted card stacks and an open question about a possible group.
UX Research
Card Sorting
Paper illustration of the Consensus Workshop working structure.
Facilitation
Consensus Workshop