Product Design

Prototypes

Prototypes bring your product's vision closer to reality, serving as an interactive model that simulates the user experience and design of your app before development begins. At Echobind, we specialize in crafting prototypes that effectively bridge the gap between initial design concepts and the final product. By linking all the necessary screens together in Figma, we create a dynamic, clickable prototype that not only showcases what the real application might feel like but also provides an invaluable tool for user testing and clarifying interactive elements for the engineering team. Prototyping is an essential step in our design process, allowing us to iterate on designs based on feedback, ensuring that we're building a product that meets user needs and exceeds expectations.

What to Expect

When we start prototyping, we'll kick things off by discussing the purpose of the prototype and the use cases we need to address. This will determine fidelity and which flows we focus on. Usability testing scenarios usually drive the need for particular functionality in the prototype, but there might also be specific interactions you want to see in higher-fidelity or complicated flows that are best communicated with a clickable prototype. Once we've got your nod of approval on the use cases, we dive into the creation of your prototype using Figma. This stage is about linking those designs together to simulate the actual user experience and functionality of your app, offering you a tangible glimpse into what the final product will feel like.

Once we’ve created the first version of the prototype, we’ll send you a link for review, inviting you to explore and critique it. This iterative process allows us to refine and perfect the prototype, ensuring it meets your expectations and addresses the needs of your users. To further validate our design, we typically conduct usability testing. These sessions provide us with invaluable insights directly from your target audience, helping to fine-tune the prototype. Finally, once the prototype has been polished and approved, we prepare for a seamless transition to the development phase. We provide the engineering team with detailed documentation and the prototype itself, ensuring they have a comprehensive understanding of the product's design and functionality. This meticulous approach not only streamlines the development process but also ensures that the final product is a true reflection of your vision, optimized for user engagement and success.

How It Works

Milestones

• Kickoff Meeting to Define Use Cases
• Prototype Development
• Feedback Iteration: refining the prototype based on your feedback and, if applicable, usability testing.
• Final Review & Engineering Handoff

Deliverables

• A clickable prototype of all or part of the product, typically in Figma
• Recordings of any meetings and usability test sessions