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Paper illustration of a branching category tree with a highlighted search path and possible dead ends.
UX Research
Tree Testing
Paper illustration for Opportunity Interview
Product Discovery
Opportunity Interview
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 opportunities are still hidden behind signals of need, it structures conversations around needs and obstacles. It looks for patterns that lead to new product opportunities.
Complexitysame
MediumMedium
Timedifferent
1-2 Tage30-60 min je Interview
Participantsdifferent
Based on research question5-12 Interviews
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IAInterview Notes, Opportunity Themes, Customer Quotes
Tagsno overlap
Information architectureNavigationFindability
DiscoveryInterviewsOpportunityCustomer
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Paper illustration of a branching tree with an outcome at its root, customer opportunities, solution options and small experiment cards.
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