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
UX
BA
research
sketching sessions
feedback walls
mood boards
style tiles
paper prototypes
HTML prototypes
Make paper interactive
Rapid prototyping in the browser
Final message...
Together!
Cambridge Technology Partners
Gion Kunz, Senior Consultant
Front-end, UX and Development
