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What is prototyping in UX design?
Updated May 6, 2026
Short answer
Prototyping is creating interactive models of a product to test ideas.
Deep explanation
Prototypes simulate user interactions and help validate design concepts before development.
Real-world example
Testing app navigation before coding it.
Common mistakes
- Skipping prototyping phase.
Follow-up questions
- Types of prototypes?
- Why prototype?