Prototyping

A prototype is an early model created to test a concept or process. Prototypes are generally created to assess the acceptance and comprehensibility of the idea and the correctness of the assumptions made by the designers.

The purpose of a prototype is to have a tangible representation of the solutions that emerged during the design process.

Prototyping is crucial for identifying early on which features of a solution are truly relevant, where weaknesses need to be addressed, and beneficial features should be enhanced. The earlier you become aware of this, the more targeted you can develop your idea into a top solution. Even in a virtual environment, you can create and test prototypes with minimal effort.