Interactive prototyping is one of the critical stages of UI/UX design. It allows you to create working models that can be tested with real users.
Prototyping levels:
- Low Fidelity: Quick sketches, paper prototypes
Advantage: Fast production, early-stage testing
Usage: Concept validation, basic flow tests - Medium Fidelity: Clickable wireframes
Advantage: Information architecture and user flow tests
Usage: Navigation and structure validation - High Fidelity: Interactive prototypes close to reality
Advantage: Realistic user experience tests
Usage: Usability tests, stakeholder presentations
Prototyping tools:
- Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch+InVision, Framer, ProtoPie
Tips for effective prototyping:
- Determine the hypothesis you want to test
- Include only necessary features
- Focus on real user scenarios
- Test early and frequently, make iterations
A good prototype saves time and cost in the development phase.