{"id":274,"date":"2019-05-27T13:34:18","date_gmt":"2019-05-27T08:04:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.walkweltech.com\/?p=274"},"modified":"2019-12-24T15:39:09","modified_gmt":"2019-12-24T10:09:09","slug":"why-prototyping-is-the-sine-qua-non-of-the-mobile-app-development-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walkweltech.com\/blog\/why-prototyping-is-the-sine-qua-non-of-the-mobile-app-development-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Prototyping is the Sine Qua Non of the Mobile App Development Space"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s a\nwell-acknowledged fact that majority of the mobile apps are used only once. And\nalmost 62% of the app users dump the app after one month.&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where\napp prototyping helps. While the wireframe outlines the blueprint, a mockup\ngives you an idea about the feel and texture of the design. However, it\u2019s the\nprototyping that brings alive the app experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It helps you\ntest the various features and functionalities of the app before its full-scale\nlaunch. For example, the CTA button may look solid on screen, but to know\nwhether it\u2019s effective or not you need a clickable prototype. Prototypes not\nonly offer proof of concept, it mainly helps you figure out the flaws in the\nwireframes and mockups.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It helps\nvalidate the product, specifically in terms of the right market fit and user\nexperience. This will help cut down costs before proceeding with further\ndevelopment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this piece,\nwe\u2019ll discuss the 7 top reasons to prototype and how prototypes help improve\ncollaboration, design and usability testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7 Reasons to App Prototyping<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think\nskipping prototyping will save you some design time, think again. It\u2019s because\nthat surplus time could be lost when you may have to redesign your app, in case\nthe app launch doesn\u2019t go as planned. In other words, if the app features and\nfunctionalities do not sit right with the user, you may have to focus on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodfirms.co\/directory\/platform\/app-development\">app re-development<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.walkweltech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Prototyping.png?resize=731%2C517\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-275\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tamingdata.com\/2010\/07\/08\/the-project-management-tree-swing-cartoon-past-and-present\/\">Product Management Tree\nSwing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People always\ntry new clothes, or for that matter, test electronic gadgets before buying\nthem, to make sure they don\u2019t have to regret their decisions later on.\nLikewise, you need to test drive your app through various prototyping stages\nbefore they go into the development stage. <em>This\nwill ensure that developers, designers, clients, and stakeholders are on the\nsame page, and differences of opinions sorted out asap.&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, let\u2019s check\nout the 7 points which will give you a fair idea as to why prototyping is a\nmust for the mobile app development process.&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#1. Enables Wetting and Exploring Ideas Early On&nbsp; <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>App Prototyping is all about wetting an idea before the actual\napp development process begins. For one, it helps identify and rectify problems\nat the initial stages itself rather than at the end. Another thing being, it\nallows you to explore new ideas and solutions early on. The biggest plus being,\nprototyping doesn\u2019t demand a considerable investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#2. Helps in Collaborating &amp; Communicating<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Show, don\u2019t tell, they say. So, if\npeople can interact with your prototype, they\u2019ll be able to understand your ideas\nbetter. Most importantly, it will involve people, both internally and\nexternally during the various prototyping stages. Internally means, both\ndesigners and developers could collaborate during the prototyping stages and be\non the same page in terms of features and functionality. Externally means, even\nclients and stakeholders could tinker with the prototype and offer their two\ncents on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodfirms.co\/blog\/mobility-app-development-challenges\">app\ndevelopment process<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#3. Enables Design Balance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prototyping is\nthe stage when ideas take shape. So this stage help makes better decisions in\nterms of ergonomics, form, function, production, and so on. A working prototype\noffers instant feedback, which helps the developer and designer to make an\neducated guess. Simply put, it provides reliable feedback for all senses,\nwhich, in turn, will give you a fair idea on UX priorities.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#4. Makes Usability Testing Easier <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wireframes, mockups, and prototypes all have different\npurposes.&nbsp; Wireframing helps create a\nsolid structure, while mockups help creates prototype functionalities. However,\nit\u2019s prototyping that gives shape to ideas and brings the app to life.&nbsp; The app is still in its raw form at this\nstage that calls for constant refinement and perfection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Running usability test at every stage of prototyping helps\nvouch for the functionalities to see whether they are moving in the right\ndirection. However, make sure that you hire test-takers from your targeted\naudience only because only they\u2019ll be able to offer appropriate feedback. Not\nto mention, analyze results to see what findings could be incorporated into\nyour design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#5. Higher Client Involvement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The app prototyping stages not only ensure idea exploration\nbut, more importantly, make way for client feedback. This way, the app will not\nonly identify your company\u2019s values but also will be in keeping with the\nclient\u2019s vision.&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#6. Limited Investment <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Businesses invest limited capital resources during the\nprototyping stages. Stakeholders are not involved. Only once its finally\nconfirmed that the product would work that stakeholders investment is called\nfor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#7. Study Market Demand <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not that easy to create a product that results in deeper customer\nengagement these days. This is where prototyping helps. It\u2019s easy to know the\nmarket demand by running the prototype through a user test.&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, mobile app costs range from $8,000 to $20,0000 depending on complexity. Plus, dealing with the app store regulations is not easy. Up-Front prototyping helps saves time, money, and sanity.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s a well-acknowledged fact that majority of the mobile apps are used only once. 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