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In this article, we want to answer the questions: What is a prototype, and how is it designed? We will introduce different types of prototypes and examine prototype design methods and models.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

All the tools and devices that affect our lives today were originally mental ideas to meet our various needs. But how does a mental idea turn into a cell phone or a language learning software? The answer to this question is short: using prototypes.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

What is a prototype?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

A Prototype is an English word consisting of two parts: Pro, meaning first and initial, and Type, meaning type and species. Generally, a prototype is a prototype, model, or replica of a product used to test a basic idea or evaluate a product’s potential performance.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Using a Prototype is one of the most basic steps in the process of designing and building a product. Different types of prototypes are used in all areas of design, from architecture and engineering to robotics, mobile phones, and various computer software.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The purpose of designing different prototypes is to create a basic and tangible example of the original idea or to explore and find solutions to the problems found in the basic product by users. In fact, by building a prototype, you can use a simpler but closer-to-reality example instead of having to start the process of designing and building your product all over again.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

A prototype can also be used to test a specific feature of a product. This is more useful in designing various software. Software, website, or application developers use Prototypes at various stages of their projects to identify potential problems before it is too late and to quickly find the solutions they need. Of course, the most complete and advanced Type of Prototype in website design and applications is also called the MVP or the minimum viable product.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Advantages of prototyping<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n