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Mock-up
A mock-up is often a physical or visual model or illustration the described the idea.
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When to use
When you want to make an idea just tangible enough to elicit a response, whether from you, your team, a partner or whomever you're designing for.
Why you should
It allows to explain a service or product idea by showing something visual or physical.
What you get
Important feedback and a common understanding of the user perspective and how a service or product might take place in people's lives.
Steps to take
You can use a wide range of materials to build the mock up: Paper, cardboard, clay, lego, and you can also repurpose existing objects you find around you in order to build physical models. You can also create it with digital tools, but most of the value is often captured when it something physical in 3D.
The purpose it to bring an intangible idea to something that is easy to test with users and get valuable input on.
Test the mockup with users and document all the important feedback you receive.