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What is a prototype in UX design, and how does it differ from traditional product development?
A prototype in UX/UI design is an early version of a digital product — from basic wireframes to fully immersive simulations — used for testing and validating design concepts.
Unlike traditional product development, where the focus is on the final product, UX design prototyping allows for iterative testing before full development. This minimizes risks, saves time, and ensures the final product meets user requirements effectively.
At Cieden, our prototyping approach is informed by prior business analysis, ensuring prototypes align with higher business goals. Using our expertise across various industries and innovative practices like AI design, we deliver prototypes that can meet the unique needs of each project and put them in the leading positions in the market.
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At what stage of my project should I consider app prototyping services?
It's beneficial to hire UX prototypers at the early stages of your project when you're still exploring, validating, or refining a product idea or concept. User experience prototyping helps understand user needs, test design concepts, and gather feedback before major resources are invested.
Additionally, prototyping is valuable during design iterations, before major investments, or when introducing new and complex features.
What happens after the prototyping phase? Can Cieden assist with further development?
After the prototyping phase, our role as a user experience prototyping consultant can extend to assisting with further design.
We’ll help you finalize UI/UX design, refine the product based on feedback, and prepare for the final development. Cieden designers collaborate closely with our clients to ensure that the transition is seamless, aligning the development efforts with the project's goals and user expectations.
Can changes still be made after prototypes are finished?
Yes, changes can still be made after the prototypes are finished. As an experienced UX prototyping agency, we approach prototyping as a crucial phase for identifying areas for improvement, and it's expected that adjustments may be needed.
How long does the typical prototyping process take?
Designing a high-fidelity prototype typically takes around 3 weeks, with constant feedback from the design team. Duration may vary based on project complexity and detailed requirements. For rapid UX prototyping, we can shorten the design period to meet tight project timelines.
If you're looking to hire a prototype designer or need more details on the process, contact us for a free consultation. We'll discuss your project in-depth and provide approximate estimates based on your individual needs.
What is AI UX prototyping?
AI UX prototyping is the use of artificial intelligence to rapidly create, test, and iterate product designs. Instead of manual creation, designers use AI to generate design concepts, user flows, and code from prompts, accelerating time-to-market. Key benefits of AI UX prototyping include: accelerating Time-to-Market, translating a product vision into a tangible design, ensuring design consistency and scalability across complex, multi-feature products.
