Prototyping and Usability Testing with Visio

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1Prototyping and UsabilityTesting with Visio Karen Bachmann Whitney Quesenbery, Whitney Interactive DesignOverview of PrototypingUses, functions andtypes of prototypes2Prototyping and Usability Testing with VisioWhitney Quesenbery and Karen BachmannWhat is a prototype? A model of the final product A way to see what something will be like before it isbuilt. A vehicle for exploration A way to validate ideas in a low-risk environment beforemaking a final decision A proof of concept A way to test specific aspects of a design problem A method of communication A way to develop and maintain an understanding of theend result with the development teamPrototyping and Usability Testing with VisioWhitney Quesenbery and Karen BachmannWhy prototype? Explore Create a strong design by iterating through ideas rapidly Communicate Demonstrate progress against time lines in tangibleformat Collaborate Enhance collaboration with other teams through clearunderstanding and a shared vocabulary Validate Test a design in early stages when changes can bemade easily3Prototyping and Usability Testing with VisioWhitney Quesenbery and Karen Bachma

2 Prototyping and Usability Testing with Visio Whitney Quesenbery and Karen Bachmann What is a prototype? A model of the final product A way to see what something will be like before it is built. A vehicle for exploration A way to validate ideas in a low-risk environment before making a final decision

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