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Episode 27: Prototyping Tools
Episode 27

Episode 27: Prototyping Tools

In this episode, I talk about prototyping tools that I've used in the past, and why prototyping is a useful communication practice.

Dear Instructional Designer

October 20, 20168m 12s

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Show Notes

In this episode, I talk about prototyping tools that I've used in the past, and why prototyping is a useful communication practice. If you're seeking to help people understand a new idea, there's nothing like prototyping to help you truly help you get at any problems before you jump into the full development work.

##Try these Out##

  • Basalmiq Mockups: https://balsamiq.com/products/mockups/
  • Marvel App: https://marvelapp.com/

##Recommended Reading##

  • The Skeptics Guide to Low Fidelity Prototyping: https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2014/10/the-skeptics-guide-to-low-fidelity-prototyping/
  • Prototyping: https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/prototyping.html
  • Why Every Consumer Internet Startup Should Do More Low Fidelity Prototyping: http://andrewchen.co/why-every-consumer-internet-startup-should-do-more-low-fidelity-prototyping/
  • Interactive Prototypes with PowerPoint: http://boxesandarrows.com/interactive-prototypes-with-powerpoint/ (Old but on point)
  • Using Powerpoint: http://keynotopia.com/guides-ppt/ (Also old but useful)

Topics

prototypemockupelearningcommunicationdesignprototyping tools