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What is a characteristic of a T prototype?
What is the purpose of a local prototype?
What is the relationship between a horizontal prototype and a T prototype?
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What is the primary benefit of using prototyping in the UX design process?
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What is the primary purpose of creating a prototype in design?
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How do horizontal prototypes differ from vertical prototypes?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a prototype?
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What does focusing on the breadth of a prototype imply?
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Who are some of the key figures associated with the origins of prototyping?
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What is one of the main goals of participatory design work related to prototyping?
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Which aspect of prototyping helps assess how users perceive various elements of a design?
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What characteristic makes low-fidelity prototyping valuable?
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What does a horizontal prototype primarily offer?
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Which type of prototype is most effective for demonstrating an early product overview?
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What is a key characteristic of a vertical prototype?
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When would a vertical prototype be preferable over a horizontal prototype?
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What does a 'T' prototype offer in terms of functionality?
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Which situation would benefit most from utilizing a horizontal prototype?
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Study Notes
Prototyping in Film and Design
- Alfred Hitchcock used prototyping to refine his movie plots by telling stories at cocktail parties and observing listener reactions.
- He experimented with different sequences and mechanisms for revealing the storyline, refining the story based on listener reactions.
Origins of Prototyping
- The concept of prototyping originates from Scandinavian work activity theory research and practice by Ehn, Kyng, and others.
- Participatory design work emphasized the need for early and detailed communication about design and participation in understanding requirements.
Depth and Breadth of a Prototype
- A prototype provides a fast and easily changed early view of the envisioned interaction design.
- Prototypes can be less than the real system by focusing on either breadth or depth, or by reducing fidelity of details.
Horizontal vs. Vertical Prototypes
- Horizontal prototypes represent the breadth of a system, with a shallow level of realization.
- Vertical prototypes represent the depth of a system, with a narrow focus on features and functionality.
- T prototypes combine the advantages of both, offering a balance between breadth and depth.
Local Prototypes
- Local prototypes are used to evaluate design alternatives for isolated interaction design issues.
- They are narrow and shallow, focusing on one design issue and not supporting depth of task flow.
Characteristics of Prototypes
- Horizontal prototypes:
- Broad in features, but offer less depth in functionality.
- Good for demonstrating product concept and early product overview.
- Effective for conveying product concept to managers, customers, and users.
- Do not support complete workflows, and user experience evaluation is less realistic.
- Vertical prototypes:
- Contain as much depth of functionality as possible, but only for a narrow breadth of features.
- Good for testing a limited range of features in detail.
- Ideal for representing completely the details of an isolated part of an individual interaction workflow.
- T prototypes:
- Combine the advantages of horizontal and vertical prototypes.
- Offer a good compromise for system evaluation.
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Explore the fascinating concept of prototyping in film and design, examining how Alfred Hitchcock used it to refine his movie plots based on audience reactions. Discover the origins of prototyping from Scandinavian design principles and its significance in participatory design. This quiz delves into the intersection of storytelling and design methodology.
