Prototyping

Common Types of prototypes

  • Low-fidelity (includes paper prototypes)
  • Horizontal and vertical prototypes (ways to describe partial prototypes)
  • Throw-away prototypes (aka rapid prototypes)

Marc Rettig's article presents advantages of using paper prototypes and how they can be used for testing.

Methods and tools for creating prototypes

  • Hand drawings
  • HTML and Editors
  • Drawing packages
    • Visio
    • Adobe Illustrator
  • Prototyping tools
    • Axure
    • iRise
    • Balsamiq

Discussion

What are the benefits of prototyping?

What are the strengths and weaknesses of the different types of prototypes?