The document discusses prototyping and its role in the design process. It notes that prototyping allows designers to explore, understand, and communicate ideas through models of varying levels of fidelity, from low-fidelity paper prototypes to higher fidelity interactive prototypes. Prototypes evolve through iterative cycles from disposable to reusable as understanding improves. The document emphasizes that prototyping is a critical part of transforming ideas into validated solutions.

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4. Origin - 1603, from Gk. prototypon "a first or
primitive form," protos "first" + typos "impression.”
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5. pro-to-type n. 1. An original type, form, or instance
that serves as a model on which later stages are
based or judged.
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8. Explore
&
Understand
Communicate
Validate
Low fidelity High fidelity
Less functional detail More functional detail
Static Interactive
Less formal testing More formal testing
Disposable Re-purpose-able
Paper Code
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