Tree Testing

Evaluate the findability of content within a hierarchical structure without visual design influence.

Budget

low

Timeline

short

Team Size

single

Goals

information_architecture evaluation

Pros

  • ✓ Tests navigation without visual distractions
  • ✓ Identifies findability issues
  • ✓ Can be conducted remotely
  • ✓ Provides quantitative metrics

Cons

  • × Limited to testing hierarchical structures
  • × Doesn't evaluate visual design elements
  • × May require specialized tools

Example Use Case

Testing whether users can find specific products within a multi-level navigation structure.

Additional Use Cases

  • • Website navigation testing
  • • Information hierarchy validation
  • • Menu structure evaluation