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Step 7 of 8

Prototype Quickly

Once an idea has enough clarity, I make it tangible. A prototype does not need to be expensive or polished. It just needs to help people react to the idea.

Prototype Formats

  • One-page concept brief
  • Sketch or diagram
  • Customer journey map
  • Clickable mockup
  • Process flow
  • Storyboard
  • Role-play
  • Landing page draft
  • Spreadsheet model
  • Simple working demo
  • AI-assisted prototype

Why This Matters

A prototype turns opinion into learning. People respond better to something they can see, touch, use, critique, or imagine using.

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