The journey to a product involves...

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Let's focus on Prototyping. A prototype is:

  • A simplified model of a proposed solution

  • Made cheaply and quickly

  • Used to test ideas

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Why Prototype?

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Ok, prototyping helps us develop the model deeper, but does it affect our budget?

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Prototyping helps reduce errors. This helps us avoid expensive mistakes late in the development process.

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What is the purpose of prototyping?

Prototype Fidelity

Prototypes can be either high or low fidelity. This depends on how close to the final product they are.

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Low Fidelity Prototypes

  • These are easier to create because they are cheap and fast.

  • They have a low level of functionality.

  • These are made early in the development process.

Example: Paper Prototypes.

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What is the advantage of a high fidelity prototype?

High Fidelity Prototypes

  • These are more complex, and closer to the final product.

  • They incorporate a high level of functionality.

  • These help collect accurate user feedback.

Example: Digital Prototypes made in Figma, Sketch and Adobe XD and Axure.

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Quiz

Avi is designing an app. Which of these is a high fidelity prototype he could make?

Next Steps

  • Identify some prototype samples you have created throughout your life.

  • Incorporate what you have learnt so far in the upcoming prototype you may create.

  • Share what you have learnt in this byte with others!

Take Action

Reflect.

What's a prototype you have created? Was it low or high fidelity?

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