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Prototype Report Card

Template helping you to structure questions, methods and learning for your prototype(s).

Tool category:

Iteration
Prototype

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When to use

When you know what to test.

Why you should

To understand what is desirable, feasible and viable with a product or service.

What you get

Learnings about the prototype and what iterations to make.

Steps to take

1

Create a worksheet for each of your prototypes using the worksheet. The report card has two sections. The top section will help you and your team align on what you want to learn and how you’ll do your testing (this may take a bit of time upfront but will set you up for success). The bottom section will be where you document what you learn later.

2

Now take your prototype out and test it with end users. Put it in their hands, observe how they interact with it, and ask them what they make of it.

3

Debrief with your team after every round of testing to record what went well, what is not working, and any ideas you have about what might need to change.

4

Once you’ve quickly built another prototype do it all over again.