Prototyping is a way to generate new and better ideas…to help us move from
abstract to concrete… a way to improve an idea before implementation…a
method that enables us to fail earlier and often, but to succeed sooner.
What is prototyping?
Prototyping seeks
out, develops and
tests novel
solutions to
problems.”
Co- create
Coneecting
legitimises and contains
experimentation
creates energy and buy-in around
change
Education principle
What can we prototype?
Relationships
Role-playing internet volunteer
support role.
Journeys and pathways
Storyboarding a new car hire service.
Objects and environments
Desktop prototyping with
mothers to explore a new
in-school healthy weight
learning zone.
Communications
Testing the most motivating
way to present information
online – through paper
exercises.
Practising prototyping
Why
In this exercise, you will learn all
about how prototyping can help
your team.
How
Seek to use this activity
Be agile
Get people building on
your idea
Printing
On the next page, you’ll find the ‘office pets’
story board to show you how this template
can be used.
Defining your prototype
How
Using the prototype space
tool, you will be looking at
your ideas:
Core Functiolns
Key Questions
Prototype planning
Why
This tool will help you with
planning the practicalities of
doing your chosen
prototyping activity.
How
What are the steps that are necessary do to the
prototype well? • Who needs to be involved? • When
should it happen? • Who should be responsible? •
What resources (time, money, tools) are needed?
Prototype monitoring and iteration
How
Use this tool with your team after you have completed
your first prototyping activity in order to: • focus on
learning from prototypes • explore your principles •
seek out interesting risks • iterate