Practice 8. Prototyping & Skill Development (2.8) - Unit 1: Ergonomics & Everyday Objects
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8. Prototyping & Skill Development

Practice - 8. Prototyping & Skill Development

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Question 1 Easy

What are the three levels of "fidelity" in prototyping, and which one is the quickest to create?

  • Answer: The three levels are Low-fidelity, Medium-fidelity, and High-fidelity. Low-fidelity (like cardboard mockups or wireframes) is the quickest and least expensive to create.
  • Hint: Think about the difference between a rough sketch and a finished 3D print.

💡 Hint: Think about the difference between a rough sketch and a finished 3D print.

Question 2 Easy

According to the glossary, what does CAD stand for?

  • Answer: Computer-Aided Design.
  • Hint: It refers to software used for creating precise digital models.

💡 Hint: It refers to software used for creating precise digital models.

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Question 1

Which type of prototype is best suited for simulating a user's flow through a mobile application before any code is written?

  • Type: MCQ
  • Options: Physical Models, Paper Prototypes, Functional Models, Sketches
  • Correct Answer: Paper Prototypes
  • Explanation: Paper prototypes are a low-fidelity way to simulate UI/UX (User Interface/User Experience) flow by swapping out paper "screens" as a user interacts with them.
  • Hint: It's a low-cost way to test digital flow.
Physical Models
Paper Prototypes
Functional Models
Sketches * **Correct Answer**: Paper Prototypes * **Explanation**: Paper prototypes are a low-fidelity way to simulate UI/UX (User Interface/User Experience) flow by swapping out paper "screens" as a user interacts with them. * **Hint**: It's a low-cost way to test digital flow.

💡 Hint: It's a low-cost way to test digital flow.

Question 2

High-fidelity prototypes are typically rough, inexpensive, and used only at the very beginning of the design process.

  • Type: Boolean
  • Options: True, False
  • Correct Answer: False
  • Explanation: High-fidelity prototypes are highly detailed and functional; the description in the question actually refers to Low-fidelity prototypes.
  • Hint: Review the "What Is Prototyping?" section.
True
False * **Correct Answer**: False * **Explanation**: High-fidelity prototypes are highly detailed and functional; the description in the question actually refers to **Low-fidelity** prototypes. * **Hint**: Review the "What Is Prototyping?" section.

💡 Hint: Review the "What Is Prototyping?" section.

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Challenge 1 Hard

The Skill Gap: A designer wants to build a functional prototype of a smart lamp that turns on when you clap. List one Hard Skill they need to learn and one Medium-fidelity material they might use for the lampshade.

  • Solution:
  • Hard Skill: Basic electronics or Arduino programming (to handle the sound sensor).
  • Material: Translucent 3D-printed plastic or laser-cut acrylic (to test how light diffuses).
  • Hint: Think about the "Functional Model" examples.

💡 Hint: Think about the "Functional Model" examples.

Challenge 2 Hard

The "Fail Fast" Application: You have designed a new ergonomic handle for a garden trowel. You have and 2 hours. Describe a Low-fidelity prototype you could build and one specific "Form" question it would answer.

  • Solution: You could use clay or foam to mold the handle shape around a wooden dowel. This would answer the question: "Does the grip fit comfortably in the palm of a hand of average size?"
  • Hint: Focus on "understanding form" and "ergonomics."

💡 Hint: Focus on "understanding form" and "ergonomics."

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