Don't we need the paper?

Now that technology is becoming more and more developed, paper seems to be no longer a necessity for people, especially in some high-tech fields, such as software development and design. Let's start by looking at a simple and interesting little video.

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The man again and again to his wife to show off high-tech, finally by his wife with high-tech blocked at the door.

Although this is only a foreign small advertising, but still have a lot of inspiration for us. In the prototype design of software development, do we need paper?

No, we still need paper. Why?

First, the speed is fast.

Creating a paper prototype can be done quickly for most people. At the same time, from the number of prototypes, we can easily draw a conclusion that is: Axure < Justinmind < Mockplus < paper prototypes. In the face of paper and pens, you almost do not need any learning costs, you can not be limited by the computer hardware, easy to draw the prototype easily.

This is also the case with modifying and rebuilding a paper prototype, as mentioned in the primary prototyping process of Mr. Xiong Prototyping, which is an infinite loop, as discussed in the discussion, presentation, and so on. In the initial design, the simpler the media, the easier it is to modify, and the simplest tool is the pen and paper. You can even throw away your paper prototypes without hesitation when the program is rejected, because they cost very little, both time and energy, and the costs are limited.

Second, the perspective is wide.

The initial stage of product design is almost no need to consider the details, and this unrestrained gesture can only rely on paper and pen to achieve. When you use software tools, no matter what the tools, you will always consciously or unconsciously to modify those details. Even if you are trying to restrain yourself, you cannot control your colleagues in the process of discussion. So instead of controlling them, you might as well throw away other tools and do a "no" detail design.

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So, how to do a paper prototype?

1. Preparation Tools

The tools used for paper prototypes are rarely simple, but they do not mean you need nothing. First, the pen and paper must be in place. Do not need to be more exquisite or more expensive, but it must be practical and convenient. Then be sure to bring your most important tool, your brain, the infinite possible brain that can be created out of thin air. Keep your mind clear, whether it's design or anything else.

Unlike other stages of design, in a paper prototype design, the brainstorming time may be more, as this itself is a stage for creating infinite possibilities. If in the initial stage of the design, the thinking is locked, then the product design will be doomed to no bright spots and new ideas.

2. Establishing rules

The imaginative idea is not a haphazard list. You and your little friends should at least have such a consensus: what is a piece of paper to show? A state? A page? Or a single interaction? When you think of an idea, do you want to add it on this piece of paper? or a different piece of paper?

This seems to be contrary to what was said before, but it is not. No rules inadequate surrounding area. Once things get messy, that's a very low-cost paper prototype, and it's hard to replicate all of your ideas from scratch. Moreover, as a well-educated and excellent team, reasonable rules and standards are essential.

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Although the paper prototype also has some drawbacks, such as very low precision, relatively difficult to save, but as a software development, prototype design of the initial stage, is still essential. Perhaps one day, more advanced tools have replaced the process, but I believe that the core concept of paper prototypes, the pursuit of innovation and creativity will never disappear from development and design.

Don't we need the paper?