Prototyping: What is the importance of it in Designing?

 


A prototype is a first model that serves as a representation or simulation of the final product. It allows us to verify the design and confirm that it has the specific characteristics proposed.


The types of prototypes:

When we talk about prototypes, we may be referring to:


low-fidelity prototypes:



A representation of what that product will be, either on a computer or in 3D format. These are called "low-fidelity" prototypes because different materials are used in the 3D representation than those of the final product. They are cheap, easy to reproduce, and created in a short period. The objective is to assess the product, learn from it, and conduct conclusive tests. The form or characteristics of it may differ from the final objective product. However, attention must be paid to the details that maximize learning.



High-fidelity prototypes:


High-fidelity prototypes are the identical manufacture of the final product. It is usually costly and takes a long time to create. This type of prototype is known as "high fidelity." They are recommended before the mass production of a product. Before starting to make a prototype, we must be very clear about the objective we want to achieve.


Prototypes- What do they do?

A prototype allows us to learn, try and test.


Learn:

Learn fast, and be able to include the necessary modifications in the development phase. This allows us to provide new and better functionalities, achieve unbeatable designs, detect the necessary changes so that the product has a better acceptance in the market, and even discard when the project is not viable.

Try Out


Carry out TESTS that verify and determine how the product will react to different situations such as movement, changes in temperature, light, use, and Time.


Test


Carry out TESTS that verify and determine how the product will react to different situations such as movement, changes in temperature, light, use, and Time.


Advantages of Prototyping:


Study Model:

The prototypes serve as a STUDY MODEL TO ANALYZE HOW PEOPLE INTERACT with the product. This analysis can confirm if the desired needs are covered, if it is aesthetically attractive to the target, if its functionalities are understood, etc.


Covers Basic Needs:

A customer buys out of necessity, security, leisure, or luxury, and based on this; products are created. The prototypes allow us to confirm that the design made effectively covers one of these 4 needs and that the client will know how to differentiate it based on what he is looking for?


Overview of Product:

One of the ways to obtain a competitive advantage in the market is to work on the aspects that the client perceives as necessary with respect to their needs, that is, offering a product of greater value than that of the competition. Prototypes give us a quick overview of the product's attributes, allow us to analyze its characteristics, and define a better differentiation strategy. Selecting one or two features to enhance is a good strategy for a prototype and future product to be successful.

 

Take Away:

Spending a lot of time building the prototype, it will look better, but you will shorten the learning process. You have to find a balance; the prototype looks good, but do not spend too much time. Feel free to get connected with the top UI and UX design services.

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