Prototype Testing
Evaluate interactive mockups of a product before full development to validate concepts and interactions.
Research Classification
Research Type
Attitudinal Behavioral
Behavioral: Focuses on what people do: their actual behaviors and actions.
Data Type
Qualitative Quantitative
Qualitative: Collects non-numerical data like observations, interviews, and open-ended responses.
Requirements
Budget
mediumModerate investment needed
Timeline
short1-3 weeks
Team Size
smallWorks with 2-3 people
Research Goals
evaluation usability
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Validates concepts before development
- ✓ Identifies usability issues early
- ✓ Iterative and cost-effective
- ✓ Can test multiple design directions
Cons
- × Limited functionality may affect realism
- × Users may focus on visual design over function
- × Prototype creation requires time investment
- × May not account for technical constraints
Use Cases
Example Scenario
Testing an interactive prototype of a mobile app checkout process to validate the flow before development.
Additional Applications
- • Interactive wireframes
- • Click-through mockups
- • High-fidelity prototypes
- • New feature validation