Low Fidelity Prototyping
Low fidelity prototyping is a design methodology that involves creating simple, rough representations of a product or interface to explore ideas, test concepts, and gather feedback early in the development process. These prototypes are typically made with basic materials like paper, sketches, or digital wireframes, focusing on functionality and user flow rather than visual details. It helps teams iterate quickly and cheaply before investing in high-fidelity designs or development.
Developers should learn low fidelity prototyping to collaborate effectively with designers and stakeholders, ensuring that user requirements and interactions are validated before coding begins. It is particularly useful in agile environments, user experience (UX) design, and product discovery phases to identify usability issues and refine features without technical overhead. This approach reduces rework and aligns development efforts with user needs from the start.