Rapid Prototyping

rap·id

ˈrapid/

adjective

Happening in a short time or at a fast pace.

synonyms

quick, fast, swift, speedy, expeditious, express, brisk;

pro·to·type

ˈprəutətaip/

noun

An original type, form, or instance serving as a basis or standard for later stages.

synonyms

original, model, precedent, first, example, standard, paradigm, archetype;

The Waterfall

complex concepts upfront

wireframes to communicate the initial idea

visual design based on wireframe

implementation of product based on design

Oops...

Let's change something?

Late Change Armageddon

What's the issue?

wireframes create silos

initiate one way communication

too much information too early

sign off on fictitious data

Rapid Prototyping to the Rescue!

Consider rapid prototyping as an alternative to improve communication across multiple disciplines.

- Bermon Painter

A Rapid Prototyping Mantra

creation is a shared activity

create only what's necessary

create systems not pages

Get feedback as often as possible

Pen and Paper

If anything is holding us back, it's not the tools, but a lack of imagination.

- Mustafa Kurtuldu

Ideas want to be ugly, they invite participation and collaboration.
- Jason Santa Maria

A Creative Process

strategy

structure

aesthetics

interactions

research

sketching sessions

feedback walls

mood boards

style tiles

paper prototypes

HTML prototypes

Make paper interactive

http://invisionapp.com

http://marvelapp.com

http://popapp.in