Instead of a software application, Video Prototyping depicts a scene or action in video format to illustrate how a product or function could be used in the real world. It works out the core of a service or product on the basis of a User Story; the Video Prototype then shows which Persona wants to achieve which goal to which benefit, or which problem is solved by which service or product. An in-between step from the User Story to the Video Prototype is a more detailed Storyboard. Video Prototyping makes it possible to visualize ideas, demonstrate interactions and present user experiences without having a fully functional implementation. These prototypes thus provide access to feedback early in the development process before resources are spent on the full-scale development of a product or feature. Nice to know: Video Prototyping is a creative way to present concepts and stimulate discussion about the vision and functionality of the product. By illustrating scenarios, this method helps to gain a better understanding of user needs and perspectives. A Video Prototype creates identification, inspires, and triggers emotions, thus generating quick and easy feedback. Privacy Imprint Accessibility Partnerships Mitglied im © D‑LABS GmbH 2025 This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you consent to the use of Instead of a software application, Video Prototyping depicts a scene or action in video format to illustrate how a product or function could be used in the real world. It works out the core of a service or product on the basis of a User Story; the Video Prototype then shows which Persona wants to achieve which goal to which benefit, or which problem is solved by which service or product. An in-between step from the User Story to the Video Prototype is a more detailed Storyboard. Video Prototyping makes it possible to visualize ideas, demonstrate interactions and present user experiences without having a fully functional implementation. These prototypes thus provide access to feedback early in the development process before resources are spent on the full-scale development of a product or feature. Nice to know: Video Prototyping is a creative way to present concepts and stimulate discussion about the vision and functionality of the product. By illustrating scenarios, this method helps to gain a better understanding of user needs and perspectives. A Video Prototype creates identification, inspires, and triggers emotions, thus generating quick and easy feedback. Privacy Imprint Accessibility Partnerships Mitglied im © D‑LABS GmbH 2025 This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you consent to the use of Instead of a software application, Video Prototyping depicts a scene or action in video format to illustrate how a product or function could be used in the real world. It works out the core of a service or product on the basis of a User Story; the Video Prototype then shows which Persona wants to achieve which goal to

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Video
Communicating design concepts
through video narratives
Prototyping

2. Video Prototyping
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Example:

3. [flexible]
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[10 mins] [10 mins] [10 mins] [10-30 mins] [20-30 mins] [30 mins]
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In this exercise, you will create a 30-second video prototype to convey an idea for a product or service. You will
learn how to use techniques to represent the interactions between people and a product or service through
video.
YOU WILL NEED
Smartphone with camera, paper,
cardboard, masking tape, Post-it
notes, pens, video editing software
(optional)
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4
Video
Prototyping
2 3 5 6
Image Attribution: Adrian Clark, CC BY 2.0,
https://www. flickr.com/photos/adriandc/2185215183/

4. [flexible]
Lorum ipsum dolor
sit amet
[10 mins] [10 mins] [10 mins] [10-30 mins] [20-30 mins] [30 mins]
In this exercise, you will create a 30-second video prototype to convey an idea for a product or service. You will
learn how to use techniques to represent the interactions between people and a product or service through
video.
1 7
4
2 3 5 6
Image Attribution: Adrian Clark, CC BY 2.0,
https://www. flickr.com/photos/adriandc/2185215183/
PAGE 134
YOU WILL NEED
Smartphone with camera, paper,
cardboard, masking tape, Post-it
notes, pens, video editing software
(optional)
Video
Prototyping

5. [flexible]
Lorum ipsum dolor
sit amet
[10 mins] [10 mins] [10 mins] [10-30 mins] [20-30 mins] [30 mins]
In this exercise, you will create a 30-second video prototype to convey an idea for a product or service. You will
learn how to use techniques to represent the interactions between people and a product or service through
video.
1 7
4
2 3 5 6
Image Attribution: Adrian Clark, CC BY 2.0,
https://www. flickr.com/photos/adriandc/2185215183/
PAGE 134
YOU WILL NEED
Smartphone with camera, paper,
cardboard, masking tape, Post-it
notes, pens, video editing software
(optional)
Video
Prototyping

6. [flexible]
Lorum ipsum dolor
sit amet
[10 mins] [10 mins] [10 mins] [10-30 mins] [20-30 mins] [30 mins]
In this exercise, you will create a 30-second video prototype to convey an idea for a product or service. You will
learn how to use techniques to represent the interactions between people and a product or service through
video.
1 7
4
2 3 5 6
Image Attribution: Adrian Clark, CC BY 2.0,
https://www. flickr.com/photos/adriandc/2185215183/
PAGE 134
YOU WILL NEED
Smartphone with camera, paper,
cardboard, masking tape, Post-it
notes, pens, video editing software
(optional)
Video
Prototyping

7. [flexible]
Lorum ipsum dolor
sit amet
[10 mins] [10 mins] [10 mins] [10-30 mins] [20-30 mins] [30 mins]
In this exercise, you will create a 30-second video prototype to convey an idea for a product or service. You will
learn how to use techniques to represent the interactions between people and a product or service through
video.
1 7
4
2 3 5 6
Image Attribution: Adrian Clark, CC BY 2.0,
https://www. flickr.com/photos/adriandc/2185215183/
PAGE 134
YOU WILL NEED
Smartphone with camera, paper,
cardboard, masking tape, Post-it
notes, pens, video editing software
(optional)
Video
Prototyping

8. [flexible] [10 mins] [10 mins] [10 mins] [10-30 mins] [20-30 mins] [30 mins]
In this exercise, you will create a 30-second video prototype to convey an idea for a product or service. You will
learn how to use techniques to represent the interactions between people and a product or service through
video.
1 7
4
2 3 5 6
Image Attribution: Adrian Clark, CC BY 2.0,
https://www. flickr.com/photos/adriandc/2185215183/
PAGE 134
YOU WILL NEED
Smartphone with camera, paper,
cardboard, masking tape, Post-it
notes, pens, video editing software
(optional)
Video
Prototyping
Lorum ipsum dolor
sit amet

9. [flexible] [10 mins] [10 mins] [10 mins] [10-30 mins] [20-30 mins] [30 mins]
In this exercise, you will create a 30-second video prototype to convey an idea for a product or service. You will
learn how to use techniques to represent the interactions between people and a product or service through
video.
1 7
4
2 3 5 6
Image Attribution: Adrian Clark, CC BY 2.0,
https://www. flickr.com/photos/adriandc/2185215183/
PAGE 134
YOU WILL NEED
Smartphone with camera, paper,
cardboard, masking tape, Post-it
notes, pens, video editing software
(optional)
Video
Prototyping
Lorum ipsum dolor
sit amet

10. Share your work!
Upload photos of your work:
1) Go to: add URL here
2) Enter the password: password
3) Upload a photo and caption of your work
4) Wait for moderation
5) View others’ ideas
A note to facilitators:
Use this slide to give instructions for post-exercise sharing activities. These could take the form of
facilitator-guided discussions, mini-presentations, or digital sharing via existing platforms (e.g.
padlet) - as described here. Delete this paragraph when ready.

11. Design.
Think
Make.
Break.
Repeat.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-
NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Designed by the
authors of “Design. Think. Make. Break. Repeat. A Handbook of Methods”
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How to use these slides
These companion slides for the published book “Design Think Make Break Repeat: A Handbook of Methods”, support facilitation
of the published exercises during workshops, tutorials or other guided design sessions.
Slide 1: Title. Introduce the method, using the description from the book.
Slide 2: Examples. Use this slide to add your own images/examples of the method in use, or extra information.
Slide 3+: Steps. Use one slide for each step of the method, to track timing and progress. The tip boxes can be used to offer
extra guidance for specific steps, where needed.
Slide 4: Sharing. Results of the exercise are shared and discussed, in an appropriate format.
Slide design by: Hamish Henderson, Madeleine Borthwick