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Prototyping

Quickly creating a minimal, functioning approximate version of an idea, which reveals potential issues(feedback) that may be hard to predict(unknown unknows) otherwise

"The way to have a good idea is to have lots of ideas" - Linus Pauling

"Prototypes are questions. Ask lots of them"

Rapid Prototyping can be compared to simulated annealing

1 Goals

• minimise time spent
• maximise information gained
  • cost of change increases with time
• help stakeholders understand ideas

2 Traits of a good prototype:

• not fully complete
• easy to change/create
• retired/evolved quickly

3 Insights gained from prototyping

• Feel -> Form
• Implementation -> Function
• Role -> Overall Experience