Design Thinking: Prototyping [Released: 5/14/2025]

Today prototyping can be used throughout the design process: to generate ideas, validate concepts, or explore technologies. The possibilities have evolved exponentially, too, with new prototyping tools and approaches introduced every year. Understanding and being able to navigate this cornucopia is the key to extracting the most value from prototyping. Join Randall Elliott, who's spent his career helping teams bring ideas to life through prototyping, as he teaches you how to use prototyping to make better decisions, use those design decisions for the next steps, and make sure those steps lead to great experiences. Rather than focusing on specific tools, Randall helps you understand what and when to prototype, to transform good ideas into interactive, emotionally resonant user experiences.

Learning objectives

• Leverage the four categories of prototyping.
• Choose the right approach to meet your needs.
• Decide what to prototype.
• Generate ideas rapidly.
• Document and convey, use simulations, and create objects.
• Understand the role of AI in prototyping.
• Practice making your own prototype.