Advanced Prototyping | Final Prototype

Advanced Prototyping | Final Prototype

Joselyn McDonald

Advanced

Prototyping

Prompt

Now that we've brainstormed and sketched and prototyped and FINALLY landed on a solid idea, it's time to delve into your final prototype.

Think about these questions as you construct:

  • Can you add another level of elegance, refinement, or more creativity to your design?
  • Does the shape of each component of your design have anything to do with its function or use?
  • If your object is interactive, how can you invite users in using only the visual nature of your design?
  • Is your project the right size? Does it need to be bigger or smaller? 

In design, there should be a clear progression from one set of prototypes to the next as you make design decisions. 

Important: Make sure you really examine the full range of materials available to you in this studio and make thoughtful choices about which materials you're using and why.

  • Does it move in the way you want it to?
  • When you test your design with your friends and family, how do they respond? Could it be easier to use? Could it be more intuitive?
  • Does your prototype work the way you want it to? What are some mechanical kinks that you need to work out?

Deliverable

  1. Improve the form and function of your project through iterative design 
  2. Take high-quality pictures of the finished prototype being worn and used.

In the response tab:

  1. Photographs of your final prototype 
  2. Close-up photographs of your final prototype that show the quality of the design 
  3. Photographs of your final prototype that clearly communicate how people engage with it