The document discusses secrets of minimum viable prototyping based on a presentation given at the Big (D)esign Conference 2015. It outlines 13 secrets which are: 1) Make the one thing that matters high fidelity, 2) Pick methods based on outcome, and 3) Working code wins. The secrets advise on choosing the right type of prototype, building only what is needed, applying rigor appropriately, ensuring the vision and design are correct, and designing based on constraints like platform and size.
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Type of Prototypes
Conceptual prototype
Work through a design–for designers and
developers, prototypes act as a way to
work through your design…
Technical prototype
Gauge technical feasibility–designers want to
do X, but can engineering do it? Do we have
the resources? Is it worth the effort?
Vision prototype
As a common communication platform–
using them to get everyone on the same
page…
Consensus prototype
Sell your idea internally–using them to sell
your design solution to internal stake
holders…
Demo
As a marketing tool–while similar to number
3, this is for an external audience.
Todd Zaki Warfel / Joe Lamantia
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Conceptual prototype
Work through a design–for designers and
developers, prototypes act as a way to
work through your design…
Technical prototype
Gauge technical feasibility–designers want to
do X, but can engineering do it? Do we have
the resources? Is it worth the effort?
Testing prototype?
What you put in front of User Testing folks?
Evolve / Test
Vision prototype
As a common communication platform–
using them to get everyone on the same
page…
Consensus prototype
Sell your idea internally–using them to sell
your design solution to internal stake
holders…
Demo
As a marketing tool–while similar to number
3, this is for an external audience.
Communication
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Don’t waste your time…
Building the wrong type of prototype
2. Pick methods based on outcome.
3. Working code wins
7. High fidelity != Low fidelity
8. Platforms dictate interactions.
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Don’t waste your time…
“Building” beyond the minimum
1. Make the one thing that matters high(er) fidelity.
6. If you’re setting vision, build only what you
need to tell your story (happy path).
10. Your prototype is like wedding planning - it
will take as long as you give it.
11. Talking about the outcome allows for better
scope conversations.
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Don’t waste your time…
Applying rigor in the wrong places
4. If you’re testing feasibility, apply some rigor.
5. Be sure your vision is correct.
9. The design is the implementation.
12. Ensure what you’re designing is possible.
13. Design at actual (tiny) size.
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1. Make the one thing that matters high(er) fidelity.
2. Pick methods based on outcome.
3. Working code wins
4. If you’re testing feasibility, apply some rigor.
5. Be sure your vision is correct.
6. If you’re setting vision, build only what you need to tell your story (happy path).
7. High fidelity != Low fidelity
8. Platforms dictate interactions.
9. The design is the implementation.
10. Your prototype is like wedding planning - it will take as long as you give it.
11. Talking about the outcome allows for better scope conversations.
12. Ensure what you’re designing is possible.
13. Design at actual (tiny) size.
Secrets of Minimum Viable Prototyping