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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 notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done
Paper illustration for Weekly Review.
Operations
Weekly Review
First-click Testing method illustration showing its working structure
UX Research
First-click 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.With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory.In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable.When users immediately turn the wrong way on a screen or wireframe, first click testing checks initial orientation at high speed. The first click shows early whether expectation, labeling, and wayfinding fit together.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumLowLow
Timedifferent
1-2 Tage1-2 h Setup, laufend30-60 min1-2 Tage
Participantsdifferent
Based on research question1110-30
Formatsame
AsyncAsyncAsyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IAAction Lists, Project List, Review RoutineUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next ActionsClick Heatmap, Success Rate, Design Recommendations
Tagsno overlap
Information architectureNavigationFindability
ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
UXNavigationFindabilityValidation
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