Tree Testing
Novice
Tree testing has been attempted, but it is not clear how the results from tree testing informed the organization of the navigation.Competent
Tree testing revealed insights about users' ability to find information within a structure tested, and showed what changes were made in order to address any problems identified.Proficient
Tree testing proceeded in multiple rounds, with adaptations made as necessary. Clear connections were made between the results of evaluation rounds and the design of navigation.Expert
Tree testing was approached in targeted ways based on the project, with the method refined to match the needs and context of the work. No doubt is left about why this work was done or what value it provided in informing the quality of the design.See Also
Competencies
- Usability Evaluation Heuristics
- Usability Evaluation Usability Testing
- Information Architecture Card Sorting
- Information Architecture Sitemap
- Interaction Design Android Navigation
- Interaction Design Forms
- Interaction Design Navigation
- Interaction Design iOS Navigation
Lessons
Resources
Articles
- Card Sorting Beginner’s Guide
- Card Sorting: Uncover Users' Mental Models for Better Information Architecture
- Is closed card sorting an outdated technique for IA?
- 10 Usability Heuristics for User Interface Design
- 5-Second Usability Test
- How to Run an Unmoderated Remote Usability Test
- Planning a Usability Test
- Running a Usability Test
- Usability 101
Books
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Everyday Information Architecture
by Lisa Maria Marquis -
Don’t Make Me Think
by Steve Krug -
How to Make Sense of Any Mess
by Abby Covert -
The Elements of Content Strategy
by Erin Kissane