Design

Design is both the process of envisioning a solution to a problem under constraints and the representations of the product that are produced during the design process. I.e., the physical process of capturing design ideas for evaluation, communication, and storage.

Prototyping

Prototyping allow us to represent designs.

A prototype is a:

• “working” model of look and functionality of envisaged product
• mock-up, model, or actual working version of a technological device or process
• model suitable for evaluation of design, performance, and production potential

We make prototypes for a wide variety of groups:

• Yourself
• Colleagues in design team
• Programmers
• Graphic designers
• Sponsors/clients
• End users/customers

Why prototype?

• Team members can communicate effectively with each other and stakeholders
• Stakeholders can see, hold, interact with a prototype
• Evaluation and feedback are central to interaction design