Prototyping (Storyboarding) Add/remove

Purpose:

The purpose of prototyping is to visualise an idea in a drawing or physical shape.

It is used as a boundary object for discussion for further detailing, development or presentation of a concept.

This representation gives a good groundwork for a common understanding of a concept and ground for more ideation.

Step by step Facilitating tips Materials needed Goes well with Download template (pdf)

Tips to include participants who are not able to:

Focus

If the ability to focus is limited because of time crunch, shorten down the time spent on prototyping. If the ability is limited because of distractions, make sure facilitators keep a calm and attentive attitude, and prolong time for prototyping.

Reduce the amount of available materials to increase focus on a few, simple tools.

Touch

If a participant is unable to touch, make sure to have a partner to spar with that can do the physical work of the storyboarding, preferably other group members. This could also be a helper, documenter or a facilitator, if no participants are able to touch. Remember to let the participant with the limited ability instruct and guide the proces

Hold

If a participant is unable to hold, make sure to have a partner to spar with that can do the physical work of the storyboarding, preferably other group members. This could also be a helper, documenter or a facilitator, if no participants are able to hold. Remember to let the participant with the limited ability instruct and guide the proces.

Think

Reduce the amount of available materials to increase focus on a few, simple tools. Make a clear instruction for what elements to include in the story board.

Move

If a participant is unable to move, make sure to have a partner to spar with that can do the physical work of prototyping, preferably other group members. This could also be a helper, documenter or a facilitator, if no participants are able to move. Remember to let the participant with the limited ability instruct and guide the process

Speak

If participants are unable to speak, pair the groups up with other participants who are able to speak, and let them do the presenting. If no participants can speak, the presentation can be done in written from.

Hear

If participants are unable to speak, pair the groups up with other participants who are able to speak, and let them do the presenting. If no participants can speak, the presentation can be done in written from.

See

If a participant is unable to see, make sure to have a partner to spar with that can do the physical work of prototyping, preferably other group members. This could also be a helper, documenter or a facilitator, if no participants are able to see. Remember to let the participant with the limited ability instruct and guide the process.

Overview

Input

Basic ideas or descriptions for concepts

Output

Prototypes

Complexity

Moderate-Complex

Time

15-80min

Participants

2-10

Activity

Communicating, drawing, crafting.

Step by step:

  1. Divide the participants in groups of 2 or 3.

  2. Assign or make the groups choose what concept to prototype.

  3. Present materials accessible for the participants. Materials can include: 

    • Pens
    • Pencils
    • Crayons
    • Color markers

  4. Give the participants a minimum of 15 min to prototype.

    Present an example of the principles in a story board, for example:

    1. Setting
    2. Pain point
    3. Solution
    4. Effect
    1. Be observant on how the participants prototype – do they need inspiration as to how and what to sketch? Examples on add ons to present for the participants are:
      • Call outs
      • Coloring
      • Highlights of important details in the story board

  6. Let the participants present their prototype.

When doing this method you should consider:

  1. Do not include too many different ways of prototyping into one session as this can lead to decision fatigue.
  2. Always have a physical and sketching option to accommodate different ways of working.
  3. Choose the type of prototyping materials based on your participants – can they e.g. use a scissor?
  4. Pair up the participants so a diverse point of view can be utilized

Materials needed:

  • Lego 
  • Modelling clay 
  • Cardboard 
  • Paper
  • Foamcore
  • Foam sheets  
  • Templates
  • Pens 
  • Tape 
  • Scissors 
  • Exacto knife
  • cutting mats 
  • Glue 
  • Misc.