Growth
Make a rough prototype
WhenWhen you cannot choose a workable approach.
Make a quick sketch, sample or mock-up of an uncertain part. Try the simplest version of how it would be used, then note what the prototype makes clear.
Why it works
A small crossing can tell you about the river.
Start tiny
Sketch the uncertain part and how it would be used.
What you’ll notice
You have a concrete version to examine before committing more work.
When it slips
If the test needs too much time or money, reduce what it tries to answer.
Evidence grade CPractitioner method or editorial idea
Adapted from Stanford d.school (2018). Design Thinking Bootleg. Read the source ↗
Growth: Practices that need preparation, a recurring slot or a useful tool.
