PROTOTYPE OF THE PRODUCT

WORKSHEET 10

Name : HERNANDEZ, ELIXA ANYA L. Date : MAY 6, 2021

Section : 12 - ICT - 01 Instructor : MR. JAMIL D. GALANGGA

PRACTICE:

A. Direction: Create a prototype for the following products:

1. Non- food
2. Food
3. Apparel
B. Assessment: Answer the following question.

1. Why prototyping the product is important?

The prototype is a preliminary design that is created before the final layout of the design. Prototyping is a
method to reduce the time required to produce a product by focusing the designer's attention on the most
important practical and marketing aspects. It is the process of developing a prototype product that will be
tested in a “real world” environment. It's a "one-of-a-kind model, type, or instance that serves as a
foundation for other processes" that serves to refine design iterations before the product reaches its final
stage. Prototyping saves time by assisting in the identification and formulation of the design's key direction.
The following are some of the factors that contribute to its significance:

1. Assessing the Possibility

Prototyping allows a company to bring an idea together and realize which elements of it are difficult or
impossible to execute. Prototyping may thus reveal unanticipated physical, technological, or financial
limitations. A design's ideas and drawings can differ significantly from the actual world in which the product
would be used. It is possible to sit down with a real version of the product and decide which elements are
valuable and which parts need to be updated, modified, or discarded by creating a prototype. Noticeable
defects that weren’t evident on paper would likely be discovered during the process.

3. Make the Idea More Clear to Potential Customers.

A prototype allows the company to show its future product to potential customers in a tangible way. As a
result, they'll have a significant advantage before their offer's final launch. They've gathered feedback from
potential customers in the form of testimonials and suggestions. Having a prototype will also help them
better plan their marketing-communication activities and begin the pre-sales process.

4. Risk Reduction

The risks of a project that has finished prototyping are significantly lower than the risks of a project that has
not finished prototyping. This is because prototypes have a direct effect on the project's most important
elements: money, time, and budget. Most of the hidden defects and practical issues are discovered after
prototyping. As a consequence, the number of resources needed and the development time can be
calculated.

5. Give specific feedback

Each individual has a vision for the product that will be implemented, and ideally, this vision will be
reflected in the final product. Exposure to the prototype helps to bring all of the ideas together and allows
the recipients to see the product in a new light. It allows them to see it come to life and provide more
focused input on the specific information they desire. Users' needs and preferences, market requirements,
and a good sense of where the product is headed all need feedback.
Noticeable omissions that weren’t evident on paper would likely

6. Look for efficiencies and cost-cutting opportunities.

Making changes after manufacturing has begun is both expensive and time-consuming. Prototyping allows
you to look at the manufacturing process before it starts and see if any steps can be modified, merged, or
even eliminated. As a result, if there are any manufacturing issues or procedures that may cause problems
with the finished product, it is much easier to find out about them before production begins.

The process of developing a product entails several steps before it can be put into mass production for a
broad audience. Each product caters to a specific demographic and addresses their pain points in some
way. To see whether the product solves the concerns of its customers, a near-working model called a
prototype is built and tested with potential users and stakeholders. To understand the target audience's
exact needs and preferences, first, develop a mock-up, have it accepted from stakeholders, gather input,
consult your partners, make adjustments, and iterate the process until you have a simple visualization of
what you need to design as the final product. It's much easier to gather feedback and make improvements
to the product when it's only in the early stages than it is when it's nearly done. As a result, it saves time
and money while also assisting you in steering the product in the right direction.
2.How does prototyping does benefit a business?

The main benefit of prototyping is that it allows for a more efficient and reliable design cycle. Since
prototypes allow businesses to test their designs in a "real-world" environment, it's easier to spot possible
issues and avoid costly mistakes down the road. Designers can make quicker pivots and work with the
design to troubleshoot and strengthen any issues. Furthermore, it has the following benefits:

1. The prototype gives the customer a clear picture of how the product would appear in the end.

2. Prototyping helps the organization to concentrate on critical interface elements while optimizing the
product creation process.

3. During the prototyping stage, it is possible to find unnecessary elements that should be removed. The
designer's workload in designing the project is greatly reduced as a result of this process.

4. Prototypes allow the company to test and improve the functionality of its product design. The company
will be able to see how their product will work by designing a prototype; prototypes enable inventors to
explore the functions of their product early in development, allowing them to find and address issues before
they become a full-blown production issue. When concept sketching, it's easy to overlook potential design
flaws.

5. Assessment of performance on the materials used is encouraged by prototyping.

6. Prototyping enables the organization to test parts, structures, and materials.

7. Investors attract prototypes. A product prototype would ensure that the business is taken more seriously
when it comes to potential investors. A prototype-armed designer is seen as a serious innovator with a well-
thought-out intent and a workable project concept to market. It is better to demonstrate early, and it
works, to draw attention to the concept or product.

8. Prototypes are useful for demonstrating to potential investors that the product has already gained some
attention and is expected to succeed.

9. Prototypes aid in the overall comprehension of a design. When it comes to comprehending a concept or
idea, most people are visual. Prototypes help designers visualize the final product, helping them to better
understand its role and target audience.

10. Keep design flaws to a minimum. If a product is close to completion, any significant changes will result in
further work and an increase in the budget. Imagine finishing a car's final product and discovering the back
seats are too short; they'll have to adjust the vehicle's configuration, extending the deadline. Design teams
will make improvements early on for prototypes, saving time and money.

11. User testing is possible. Every product has a target audience, and the audience will have the final say at
the end of the day. User testing is possible for prototypes, which gives designers useful input on their
product. The design team will make improvements early on thanks to their insights.

12. Enhances team collaboration. Any product needs a group of designers who can communicate their ideas
and concepts efficiently with one another. It's easier to have input to see if the product has a particular
limitation because they have a physical product. Prototypes ensure that the product being developed is fit
for its purpose.
C. TIME TO REFLECT:

Directions: Reflect on the learning that you gained in this lesson by completing the chart
below.

Even though I have learned a lot from the past, the lesson today has proved that I still have a lot to learn and
discover. Today I learned about the value of a prototype. I have seen those mini-models of houses, products,
etc., I thought that they are made just for representation and that’s it. I was proven wrong by our lesson
today. Prototypes have deeper value when it comes to a business.

I learned that prototypes are not just a mere representation. When creating a prototype, the inventors are
able to test of the product would actually work or not. They can test their ideas and analyze the things that
will contribute to the creation of a high quality product. Prototypes not only provide a great visual
representation of your finished product so you can figure out exactly what you want it to do, but they also
allow you to perfect and scale your concept once you've seen it in action.When a prototype is made, many
inventions and business products that seem well thought out in our imagination become more cumbersome
and difficult to use. This, however, is not a disadvantage of prototyping, but rather a benefit. Once you've
built a prototype, you'll be able to see where the flaws in the product are and fix them. As a result,
prototyping can be an iterative process in which you work to improve it before you're ready to show it to a
potential investor.With that in mind, having a prototype of your company's product on hand when
approaching capital investors or a lending institution is also a huge plus. Financial resources will take you
more seriously if you have a working model of your product or one that reflects your ultimate objective than
if you only have a clever idea. A prototype demonstrates to prospective lenders that your product has been
thoroughly tested and that potential causes of product failure have been eliminated, thus portraying your
business as a safe bet. Building a prototype has the unintended advantage of igniting other ideas in your
head that can help you jumpstart your company or decide on your next entrepreneurial venture. Something
about the creative process tends to open the mind to new ideas for improving functionality, rethinking a
problem, or anticipating customer feedback. Prototyping gives you the opportunity to walk away with not
only a product that will propel your company forward, but also solutions to issues that previously made you
doubt whether your company could thrive even with a great prototype.

Just like companies, we, students, create prototypes, but not necessarily a physical prototype. The prototype
that I am talking about is when we create essays, thesis, or any papers. We first laid out our ideas, thus
creating an outline. In this process, we can see and weigh out which ideas or topics have a more significant
value to the paper. We can eliminate unnecessary ideas. This process helps to keep the paper concise and
efficient. Then after we are done with the draft, we read it. Sometimes, after re-reading it, we can still found
some issues with how the paper is structure, just like in making a prototype. Thus, we can revise the paper or
the product and even generate new ideas that will make our paper better.

In simple terms, the purpose of a prototype is to analyze, eliminate, and revise. It is true that even though
prototypes are not significant or essential for many, they can help add more credibility to the product. By
building a model of their product, when starting their company, visionary owners can decide where they can
concentrate their time and resources and move a step closer to success.