word

Prototyping

PROH-toh-ty-ping

/ˈproʊtəˌtaɪpɪŋ/

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prototyping

Dictionary meaning

The process of creating an early, simplified model or simulation of a product, service, or idea in order to test and evaluate its feasibility, functionality, or user experience before investing in full-scale development; central to design thinking and agile methodologies.

Examples

Prototyping allowed the team to discover usability issues before the product was built.
In design thinking, low-fidelity prototyping with paper and cardboard can reveal more than expensive digital mockups.

Synonyms: mock-up, model-building, rapid prototyping

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