PROTOTYPE

What is a prototype?

u A Prototype is an early sample or model built to test an idea.

Low Fidelity Prototype

Examples:

u Storyboarding.

u Sketching

PROS

u Quick and inexpensive.

u Disposable/throw-away.

CONS

u Lack of realism

for an Aplicaction

for a Movie or Shortfilm

for a product

High Fidelity prototype

u A High Fidelity prototype look and operate closer to the finishedproduct.

Examples:

u 3D plastic model with movable parts (allowing users to manipulateand interact with a device in the same manner as the final design)

PROS

u Engaging

CONS

u Take much longer to produce than low-fi prototypes.

Sketch

u A sketch is not designed to be a detailed drawing that getsevery element perfect.

u It captures the essentials of the subject

u Rough design of what you want to represent.

Sketch / Prototype

Activityu Once the SCAMPER table is complete.

u Each team member will design a prototype of a different idea in paper or in photoshop.

u Then:

u Create a power point presentation with

u 1st slide: Name of the group, name of team members and group.

u 2nd - 6, 7th slide: Each design on a different slide with the name of the creator.

u Last slide: Place the best prototype and explain the reasons of choosing that design.

u Name the power point presentation TEAM###_prototype_grpYYY.png (where ### is the name of the team, and YYY is the number of group)

u Upload it to the corresponding folder in google drive.

Use cam scanner

u You can use cam scanner, to scan your paper sketches, save them in your phone, and passthem to your computer.

1st Quiz Tuesday 17th

u Session 13: Lateral Thinking

u Session 14: Infographic

u Scamper

u Brainstorming

2nd Quiz. Tuesday 24th