How Do I Prototype My Ideas?
By IDEO
Once you come up with ideas, you need to test them out! Prototyping is the best way to do this; making and evaluating something tangible will provide you with the ability to improve and iterate your designs and turn concepts into something real and meaningful. In this page by IDEO, a leading design firm, they cover a handful of ways to prototype your ideas. **Once you’re on the website, be sure to filter on “Ideation” — the teal colored button. **
Guiding Questions
-
This page outlines dozens of ideation methods. Come up with an idea for something (anything—a way to improve an app, make something new, or solve a problem that’s bee bugging you!). Then, briefly prototype your idea using three of the methods outlined on this page.
-
Take a look at a few different prototyping methods. What are the pros/cons of each methods, and which types of ideas would best fit each of the selected methods?