Paper VS Digital Card Sorting In UX

Pick your poison: old-school paper or new-fangled technology.

Paper card sorts

• Uses physical cards
• More flexible and forgiving for the user
• Allows user to see all content in one place
• No technology learning curve
• In-person sessions require more coordination 
• Requires manual documentation and data analysis

Digital card sorts

• Uses digital cards in an online tool
• Can require quick technology training
• Fast and easy to coordinate and implement
• Software captures input and automates analysis