Innovation

Prototyping For Everyone

Prototype fast, no code needed. This is ideal for testing assumptions before full build-out. It's not always perfect, but it's fast.

Facilitation Script
Duration
4 days
Group Size
6-12
Category
Innovation
Format
In-person

  • Apply rapid design and validation to complex challenges.

  • Generate and test multiple solution concepts quickly.

  • Learn user-centered design thinking.

  • Develop skills in rapid prototyping and user validation.

  • Create roadmaps for solution development.

Teams will have testable prototypes ready for user feedback. They will also validate assumptions through rapid iteration, and define clear next steps for development.
9:00am-9:15am
BREAK 15 min
Introductions
9:15am-9:30am
BREAK 15 min
Icebreaker
9:30am-10:00am
Exercise 30 min
IDEO - Rapid Prototyping (ID: 204, 120 min → 30 min intro)
10:00am-10:30am
Ideation/Creativity 30 min
Rapid Sketching

Generate lots of ideas quickly through sketching. No artistic skills needed.

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10:30am-11:00am
Design 30 min
Paper Prototyping

Quick low-fidelity concept testing using paper and scissors. Create moveable interface elements to simulate interactions...

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11:00am-11:15am
BREAK 15 min
Morning Coffee Break
11:15am-11:45am
Ideation/Creativity 30 min
Storyboarding

Visualize user scenarios sequentially through comic-strip style narrative. Create 6-8 panel stories showing user context...

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11:45am-12:15pm
Evaluation/Testing 30 min
Wizard of Oz Testing

Test concepts before building by having human secretly control system responses. User interacts with interface thinking ...

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12:15pm-12:45pm
Evaluation/Testing 30 min
Speed Critique

Structured rapid discussion of each solution sketch in just 3 minutes per sketch. Team examines ideas systematically, ca...

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12:45pm-1:00pm
BREAK 15 min
Next Steps/Daily Checkout

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For Facilitators

  • Review participant profiles and expectations
  • Prepare all materials and supplies
  • Test technology and room setup

For Participants

  • Complete pre-session survey
  • Review background materials
  • Prepare examples or case studies

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  • Laptop

  • Paper

  • Markers

  • Access to prototyping tools (provided)

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  • Facilitator Guide (PDF)
  • Participant Workbook Template
  • Presentation Slides
  • Printable Materials

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