Tree Testing to Evaluate Information Architecture Categories
Summary: Tree testing is a supplement to card sorting as a user research method for assessing the categories in an information architecture (especially a website IA and its proposed or existing navigation menu structure).
Follow these tips to effectively evaluate a site’s navigation hierarchy and to avoid common design mistakes.
Video Author
Page Laubheimer is a Senior User Experience Specialist with Nielsen Norman Group. He helps organizations focus on delivering outstanding user experience in order to achieve their strategic goals. He combines his expertise in website usability with experience managing a team of designers and developers to successfully implement UX best practices across a range of platforms.
