Paper Prototyping

Paper Prototyping

• A variation of usability testing where representative users perform realistic tasks by interacting with a paper version of the computer interface
• The interface is manipulated by manipulator (supposedly acting like computer brain)
• Manipulator does not explain how the interface intended to work

Purpose: To get quick feedback from users while design is still on progress.

· Hand-drawn or printed-out screen shots

Benefits:

· Usability Issues: aid in the findings of confusing concepts, poor terminology, layout problems, lack of feedback, etc.

· Missing functional requirements: aid with understanding the user needs that the development team is not aware of è understanding the roots of user’s needs

· Preference for one design alternative : Finding which best alternative function is best fit the user’s expectation

· Priorities: Keep the development team on the same pace what resources are needed and what are not

· Save money: Identify some risks and allow for mitigation

· Improve User experience: most important factors of building a website è building a workable website