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 designâfor designers and
developers, prototypes act as a way to
work through your designâŠ
Technical prototype
Gauge technical feasibilityâdesigners 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 platformâ
using them to get everyone on the same
pageâŠ
Consensus prototype
Sell your idea internallyâusing them to sell
your design solution to internal stake
holdersâŠ
Demo
As a marketing toolâwhile similar to number
3, this is for an external audience.
Todd Zaki Warfel / Joe Lamantia
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Conceptual prototype
Work through a designâfor designers and
developers, prototypes act as a way to
work through your designâŠ
Technical prototype
Gauge technical feasibilityâdesigners 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 platformâ
using them to get everyone on the same
pageâŠ
Consensus prototype
Sell your idea internallyâusing them to sell
your design solution to internal stake
holdersâŠ
Demo
As a marketing toolâwhile similar to number
3, this is for an external audience.
Communication
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Donât waste your timeâŠ
Building the wrong type of prototype
2. Pick methods based on outcome.
3. Working code wins
7. High ïŹdelity != Low ïŹdelity
8. Platforms dictate interactions.
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Donât waste your timeâŠ
âBuildingâ beyond the minimum
1. Make the one thing that matters high(er) ïŹdelity.
6. If youâre 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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Donât waste your timeâŠ
Applying rigor in the wrong places
4. If youâre testing feasibility, apply some rigor.
5. Be sure your vision is correct.
9. The design is the implementation.
12. Ensure what youâre designing is possible.
13. Design at actual (tiny) size.
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1. Make the one thing that matters high(er) ïŹdelity.
2. Pick methods based on outcome.
3. Working code wins
4. If youâre testing feasibility, apply some rigor.
5. Be sure your vision is correct.
6. If youâre setting vision, build only what you need to tell your story (happy path).
7. High ïŹdelity != Low ïŹdelity
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 youâre designing is possible.
13. Design at actual (tiny) size.
Secrets of Minimum Viable Prototyping