Rapid prototypes are a powerful way to validate and evangelize a site or application's intended design prior to development but the creation of the prototype can become a development undertaking in and of itself. Learn how to minimize waste and increase value during this important step in the design process. Delivered at Product Camp Austin 14 in March 2015

1. Five Tips for Saving Time During Rapid Prototyping
Erin Young
March 7, 2015
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User ∙ Experience ∙ Architect, (v.)

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User ∙ Experience ∙ Architect, (v.)
An individual who makes users’dreams come true

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User ∙ Experience ∙ Architect, (v.)
An individual who makes users’dreams come true
by shattering product managers’preconceived notions

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Rapid ∙ Prototype, (n.)

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Rapid ∙ Prototype, (n.)
An artifact to help us determine whether we’re moving in the
right direction with our {concept} by making it easier for us to
talk about it with our {prospective users}

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Rapid ∙ Prototype, (n.)
An artifact to help us determine whether we’re moving in the
right direction with our {concept} by making it easier for us to
talk about it with our {prospective users}
{concept} = feature, interaction, messaging, color palette
{prospective users} or customers, boss, board, engineers

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Approach the rapid prototype as a disposable artifact.
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10. TIP 2
Establish a clear and limited purpose for each prototype.
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11. TIP 3
Outline the prototype’s requirements upfront.
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12. TIP 4
Stay in flat design as long as possible.
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13. TIP 5
Test interactions frequently while you build.
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14. TIP 6
Document the “unhappy path” elsewhere.
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Recap 1. Approach the rapid prototype as a disposable
artifact.
2. Establish a clear and limited purpose for each
prototype.
3. Outline the prototype’s requirements upfront.
4. Stay in flat design as long as possible.
5. Test interactions frequently while you build.
6. Document the “unhappy path” elsewhere.

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Erin Young
Founder & Principal UX Architect
erin@slideux.com
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