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HOW MIGHT WE...

design a prototyping
workshop?

Because we have already done a great deal of the preliminary groundwork, we assume we have developed a
solid understanding of the problem statement, have verified certain assumptions, and given some thought
to possible solutions. Now the focus must be transferred from the world of ideas to the real world.

Possible steps of a prototyping workshop

Step 1 Step 5
In the beginning, we have a number of functions or initial solution scenarios that we would like to test. On Based on the initial feedback, the prototypes as well as the way of
the team, we ponder what functions are absolutely critical to a user. They are the functions we would like presenting them are improved. It is important here to concentrate on
to integrate in the solution and test in the real world. As discussed in the previous chapters, prototypes the essential features and solutions.
exist in different manifestations and can be processed in different ways. What is important is that we
implement something tangible and that an interaction with a potential user can come into being. Step 6
Before we go out and confront real users with our revised prototype,
Step 2 we carefully prepare our testing (see Chapter 1.10). One successful
The team thinks about which variant should be built. method is to go out in pairs for the prototype testing. One team
member can ask the questions, and the other makes observations.
Step 3 After returning from the tests, all team members document and share
Now the team builds one or multiple prototypes. At this point, it is important to provide enough material their findings.
for building the prototype.
Step 7
Step 4 Based on the findings, the prototypes are improved and/or some
Performing the prototyping in several groups already allows us to obtain feedback from the others. A good variants are discarded. If none of the prototypes work, it is useful
way of obtaining feedback is through “green” or “red” feedback. The feedback is given in the form of to obtain more facts and customer needs and adapt the prototypes
“What I like about the prototype is. . .” (green feedback) or “I wish that the prototype. . .” (red feedback). accordingly. The new variants of prototypes, in turn, serve for tests
This helps to maintain a positive basic mood and cultivate improvements. with potential users.

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