Paper Prototyping

Paper prototyping is a quick and cheap way of gaining insights without the need for costly investment. It simulates the function but not the aesthetic of a proposed design.

NOTE! Paper prototyping does not have to validate aesthetics, it should focus on functionalities.

Time frame: 30 - 60 Min

Level of Difficulty: Beginner

Materials: Paper.

Step 1:

Determine the aspects that will be tested. (content, form, structure, ‘tone’, key functionality, etc.).

Step 2:

Develop a paper version of the concept that allows to test the different aspects.

Step 3:

Recruit participants for the test.

Step 4:

Conduct the test, do not guide users too much and validate the concept.

Step 5:

Take notes of what works and what needs to be changed.