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PROTOTYPING IN MECHATRONIC PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: HOW PROTOTYPE FIDELITY LEVELS AFFECT USER DESIGN INPUT

Jensen, Lasse Skovgaard; Nissen, Laus; Bilde, Nicklas; Özkil, Ali Gürcan

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Papers
DS 92: Proceedings of the DESIGN 2018 15th International Design Conference
Year:
2018
Editor:
Marjanović D., Štorga M., Škec S., Bojčetić N., Pavković N.
Author:
Jensen, Lasse Skovgaard; Nissen, Laus; Bilde, Nicklas; Özkil, Ali Gürcan
Series:
DESIGN
Section:
DESIGN METHODS
Page(s):
1173-1184
DOI number:
https://doi.org/10.21278/idc.2018.0415
Abstract:
This paper provides a study of prototyping; with the aim of understanding how the fidelity of prototypes affects inputs by users. During development of a mechatronic padlock, 4 physical prototypes at varying fidelity were fabricated. 66 interviews with users were conducted. Users were presented with 1 of the 4 prototypes. The study finds; fidelity of prototypes affects users’ feedback. Though not linearly and without unambiguity. This underlining the complexity of prototyping. A better understanding of how prototypes are perceived can help designers in establishing prototyping strategies.
Keywords:
prototyping, prototyping strategies, engineering design, product design
DESIGN 2018 - 15th International Design Conference
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