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The Efficacy of Prototyping Under Time Constraints

In: Design Thinking

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  • Steven P. Dow

    (Stanford University)

  • Scott R. Klemmer

    (Stanford University)

Abstract

Iterative prototyping helps designers refine their ideas and discover previously unknown issues and opportunities. However, the time constraints of production schedules can discourage iteration in favor of realization. Is this tradeoff prudent? This paper investigates if – under tight time constraints – iterating multiple times provides more benefit than a single iteration. A between-subjects study manipulates participants’ ability to iterate on a design task. Participants in the iteration condition outperformed those in the non-iteration condition. Participants with prior experience with the task performed better. Notably, participants in the iteration condition without prior task experience performed as well as non-iterating participants with prior task experience.

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  • Steven P. Dow & Scott R. Klemmer, 2011. "The Efficacy of Prototyping Under Time Constraints," Understanding Innovation, in: Christoph Meinel & Larry Leifer & Hasso Plattner (ed.), Design Thinking, pages 111-128, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:undchp:978-3-642-13757-0_7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-13757-0_7
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    1. Sun Jian, 2017. "Research-led design practice: A new approach of research through design," Proceedings of Arts & Humanities Conferences 6008270, International Institute of Social and Economic Sciences.

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