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Start for freePaper prototyping is a low-fidelity design technique used in user research and user experience design where designers create rough, hand-drawn sketches of user interfaces on paper to quickly test and iterate on design ideas with users.
Synonyms: Low-fidelity prototyping, Sketch prototyping, Hand-drawn UI mockups, Quick prototyping
Paper prototyping is a crucial tool in the early stages of user research and design. It allows designers to quickly visualize and test ideas without investing time and resources into digital prototypes. This method encourages creativity, facilitates rapid iteration, and helps identify usability issues early in the design process.
Designers use paper prototyping to create simple, interactive mockups of user interfaces. These prototypes are then presented to users who can "interact" with them while researchers observe and gather feedback. The process typically involves:
Paper prototyping can be applied to various digital products: