What is low fidelity prototyping?

Creating a model of an object

with materials in hand

In a short amount of time 

What is the purpose?

       Test the functionality of an idea 

Communicate a concept quickly and effectively

What to consider when low-fidelity prototyping?

         Avoid too much detail 

        Invite improvement

         Refine & Iterate 

why do we prototype ?

From low to high-fidelity prototyping

From low to high-fidelity prototyping

sketch

First Prototype

Second Prototype

Final Prototype

(Digital Fab)

• corrugated cardboard
• chipboard
• bristol paper
• dowels
• rubber bands
• pipe cleaners
• straws
• cardboard tubes
• popsicle sticks
• brass brads

Low-Fidelity

Prototyping Materials

10 min

Sketch your design!

Now make your low-fidelity prototype!

One More Thing:

Have Fun!

Don’t worry about mistakes!

Experiment!

Being organized will make things faster

Be mindful of the materials you are using

Be Safe!

BEN SLDIE LOW FI PROTO