Research methods

Prototype testing

Test proposed interfaces and flows before development so you can identify improvements while designs are still easy to change.

Questions this method can help explore
  • Will users understand the proposed design?
  • Can users complete key tasks before the interface is built?
  • Does the proposed experience support the intended workflow?
Useful when
  • Validating concepts before development
  • Comparing proposed flows and interaction patterns
  • Finding usability issues earlier in the design process
What to prepare
  • A shareable prototype or design flow
  • Tasks that reflect the behaviour you want to evaluate
  • Any questions you want participants to answer after a task
What you can learn
  • Whether the proposed flow makes sense to participants
  • Where users become uncertain or take an unexpected path
  • What could be improved before development begins

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