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Card Sorting: Closed

Evaluating whether users can sort content into your existing categories. Good for testing an established IA before a redesign.

Use When
Hybrid / Architecture
Time Needed
1-2 weeks, similar in shape to open card sorting.
Type
evaluative, IA
Category
Hybrid / Architecture
Hybrid / Architecture · Use for information architecture and mental model validation.
Card Sorting: Closed
evaluative, IA
When to Use It

Where this fits in the process.

Before a redesign, to test whether users can sort content into your existing categories.

Time Investment

How long it takes.

1-2 weeks, similar in shape to open card sorting.

What You'll Need

Before you start.

Predefined categories, a set of content cards, and 15-30 participants.

What It's Good For

The kinds of answers you get.

Evaluating whether users can sort content into your existing categories. Good for testing an established IA before a redesign.

Watch Out For

Where it falls short.

Assumes the categories you've defined are the right ones. Will not surface what the categories should be.

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