In design, it can be tempting to rush to develop a prototype to get "real" feedback on an idea. Erika Hall posits that this is because a prototype, no matter how low fidelity, feels tangible: it provides physical, concrete evidence of progress.
But a prototype assumes you're already answering the right question. If you rush to a prototype, you may end up polishing a concept that won't solve anyone's problem to begin with.
Instead of rushing to a prototype, spend more time in the problem space.
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- spend-more-time-in-the-problem-space - Invest in building a strong understanding of the problem before starting to converge around a solution
- lean-methodologies-promote-velocity-at-the-expense-of-understanding - Lean methodologies prioritize "shipping" artifacts quickly, but don't leave enough time for developing deep understanding
Citations
Hall, Erika. “The 9 Rules of Design Research.” Medium (blog), October 24, 2019. Link.
