Paper prototyping is a design method where simple paper sketches are used to simulate interfaces, services, or experiences. It is a quick, inexpensive way to test ideas and get feedback before committing to detailed designs.
Use it to
Quickly test ideas and iterate without needing digital tools.
Engage users and stakeholders early in the design process.
Visualise potential solutions and identify usability issues.
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Keep prototypes simple and avoid too much detail at this stage.
Encourage users to interact with the paper prototypes as if they were real.
Iterate based on feedback and make quick adjustments.
How – to
Draw simple sketches representing the service or interface.
Present the prototype to users or stakeholders and let them “interact” with it (e.g. the user could point at buttons or links to “press” them, and the designer would then lay down the next screen that would appear).
Gather feedback and make improvements based on user interaction.
Paper Prototyping
Paper prototyping is a design method where simple paper sketches are used to simulate interfaces, services, or experiences. It is a quick, inexpensive way to test ideas and get feedback before committing to detailed designs.
Use it to
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How – to
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