Paper prototype

This is a beginner's guide to paper prototyping, which talks about all basics, advantages and disadvantages, when and why to use, and how to make a paper prototype.

There are no rules for making paper prototypes––that is what's great about it. You just need materials that are commonly found in any home or office.

One quick and easy way to get a prototype without going through the hassle of using a rapid prototyping machine is to use cardboard. Check out this simple game prototype from Kyoto-based UI designer Kazuyuki Motoyama.

Excellent example of a paper prototype by Haley Gompertz and Kristina Davis

In common terms, prototype can be anything from a sketch on a piece of paper to a highly sophisticated model. However, in traditional IT terms a prototype is

This week, I went back to the drawing boards and worked on the redesign of my paper prototype for Meditation Oasis’ mobile application Relax & Rest. Originally, the paper prototype I made…

Recently, I was fortunate enough to speak at HubSpot’s First Gen in Tech event where I had the chance to talk about what a Product Designer is and what they do at HubSpot. The event was extremely…

Learn what paper prototypes are, how to make them and how they can help you design better products. Awesome examples and free templates inside!

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