Prototyping and Testing Methods
Description
Comprehensive training in prototyping methodologies and testing approaches including rapid prototyping techniques, validation methods, user testing protocols, and systematic approaches to iterative development and refinement.
Learning Objectives
Students will master diverse prototyping methodologies from low-fidelity sketches to high-fidelity interactive prototypes, develop comprehensive testing strategies, understand validation techniques, and gain practical skills in iterative development processes for effective solution refinement and user validation.
Topics (11)
Comprehensive study of rapid prototyping principles including speed-quality trade-offs, resource optimization, iteration strategies, and systematic approaches to efficient prototype development for early concept validation.
Hands-on training in paper prototyping including sketching techniques, paper interface construction, low-fidelity interaction simulation, and cost-effective early-stage prototype development methodologies.
Comprehensive training in digital wireframing and interactive prototype creation including tool mastery, interaction design principles, information architecture, and systematic digital prototype development processes.
Specialized training in service prototyping including experience simulation techniques, role-playing methodologies, service journey testing, and systematic approaches to prototyping intangible service experiences.
Comprehensive training in usability testing including protocol development, participant management, testing environment design, observation methodologies, and systematic approaches to usability assessment and improvement.
Systematic training in A/B testing and quantitative validation including experimental design, statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, and data-driven approaches to prototype optimization and validation.
Comprehensive training in qualitative research methods including interview design, questioning techniques, data collection strategies, qualitative analysis methods, and systematic approaches to user insight generation.
Strategic approaches to prototype iteration including feedback integration methodologies, prioritization frameworks, version management, and systematic processes for continuous prototype improvement based on user insights.
Specialized training in cross-platform testing including device compatibility assessment, responsive design validation, multi-platform user experience testing, and systematic approaches to platform-agnostic prototype validation.
Practical training in 3D printing and physical manufacturing for prototyping including technology selection, material properties, manufacturing processes, and systematic approaches to physical prototype creation and iteration.
Advanced training in remote testing methodologies including virtual testing platforms, distributed user research, asynchronous validation techniques, and systematic approaches to digital prototype testing across geographic boundaries.