Prototypeconstruction
The first prototype.
We produce the first prototypes for you in our very first sprint. This could be an attractive prototype for marketing or investors that is not fully functional, or it could be a mini prototype designed to demonstrate a specific functionality. Prototypes are one of many tools on the path to the finished product, just like simulations or calculations. However, they have the huge advantage that you can put them in people’s hands. And you can save a lot of money and time if you don’t misunderstand prototyping and try to build a finished product right away.
Every day, each of us handles countless products. We know exactly whether something fits comfortably in our hands or how many brain cells we have to use to get a device to do what we want it to do. So, by closely observing our future users as they interact with our prototype, we can learn more than we ever could from a survey.
How quickly can I
get my hands on a prototype?
In 2-4 weeks, because that’s our sprint cycle. That’s when a prototype is built to learn something specific. After testing the first prototype, we know, for example, that the ergonomics and design are a good fit. Based on the existing and proven geometry, the next step is to insert the electronics and test the functionality.
So, if you gather feedback from future users with each prototype, you greatly reduce your development risk—and that only works if you work in fast loops!
2 to 4 weeks
Why do I
build prototypes?
To learn the most important things quickly. Wanting to know everything at once is very expensive and time-consuming because there are far too many assumptions involved, some of which are inevitably wrong. That’s why we work agilely and test in small loops. We prioritize heavily and focus only on the most important things at any given time. This allows us to identify false assumptions early on and become smarter!
What do you want to learn first?
Here's a little inspiration:
Functions
User-friendliness
Ergonomics
Design
Waterproofing
Stability
Accuracy of fit
Sturdiness
