Low-fidelity prototyping

Design and technology

What is inclusive design?

Identifying challenges and opportunities

Empathy and user understanding

Using research to inform design requirements

Idea generation

Idea evaluation and selection

Basic testing and feedback

Iteration and refinement

Medium-fidelity prototyping

Advanced testing and feedback

High-fidelity prototyping

Considerations for production

Inclusive design in industry

This unit explores inclusive design with a focus on mental health and wellbeing. Students research user needs, generate ideas, and prototype solutions, developing empathy, creativity, and problem-solving while considering feasibility and real-world impact.

Inclusive Design: Mental Health and Wellbeing

to quickly test and communicate a concept

What is the main purpose of a low-fidelity prototype?

a model used to test and communicate a design idea

a simple model used to test ideas quickly

Match each keyword to the correct definition:

Which three things can simple material prototypes show?

Low-fidelity prototypes are useful in inclusive design because they are quick, cheap, and easy to {{}}.

Match each material to its prototyping use:

A low-fidelity prototype is not about surface finish or detail; it is about testing the {{}} of a design.

Designers need to consider the needs of the {{}} when designing a product.

design for as many different people as possible

Which of these best describes inclusive design?

an early version of a product to test ideas

thought or suggestion for solving a problem

a school desk that only suits one body type

an app with calming colours and gentle reminders

Which of these is an example of unempathetic design?

creating only one product for everyone to use in the same way

recognising that users have different needs, priorities, and abilities

making designs more colourful and stylish

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

Worksheet