Prototyping
Course code
MGA685
old course code
Course title in Estonian
Prototüüpide loomine
Course title in English
Prototyping
ECTS credits
4.0
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lecturer of 2025/2026 Spring semester
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lecturer of 2026/2027 Autumn semester
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Course aims
The goal of the course is to introduce the process of designing, developing evaluation prototypes to students.
Brief description of the course
The purpose of the course is to equip participants with the skills and mindset needed to design human-centered solutions by prototyping early, testing ideas with real users, and iterating based on feedback. By learning how to scope, build, test, and refine prototypes, participants will gain hands-on experience in creating meaningful interactions, products, and services that address genuine human and business needs.
Objectives:
- Define prototyping in the context of human-centered design and the design thinking process
- Ideate appropriate solutions to a given challenge, keeping in mind the context in which you’re working
- Use the five dimensions of prototyping and appropriate methods to scope a prototype
- Create a paper prototype using mobile-first design principles
- Create a mid- or high-fidelity interactive prototype informed by visual design principles, usability heuristics and design patterns
- Conduct usability testing of a prototype and integrate feedback into your design
- Explain the process of transitioning a prototype into a pilot or minimum viable product.
Objectives:
- Define prototyping in the context of human-centered design and the design thinking process
- Ideate appropriate solutions to a given challenge, keeping in mind the context in which you’re working
- Use the five dimensions of prototyping and appropriate methods to scope a prototype
- Create a paper prototype using mobile-first design principles
- Create a mid- or high-fidelity interactive prototype informed by visual design principles, usability heuristics and design patterns
- Conduct usability testing of a prototype and integrate feedback into your design
- Explain the process of transitioning a prototype into a pilot or minimum viable product.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- builds mid- to high-fidelity prototypes using appropriate design methods, tools and principles of mobile-first design;
- evaluates prototypes through usability testing and integrate user feedback into iterative design improvements;
- applies principles of accessibility, universal design and sustainability when developing interactive prototypes;
- reflects on the role of prototyping in addressing ethical and social concerns, and explains how prototypes can be scaled into pilot or minimum viable products.
- builds mid- to high-fidelity prototypes using appropriate design methods, tools and principles of mobile-first design;
- evaluates prototypes through usability testing and integrate user feedback into iterative design improvements;
- applies principles of accessibility, universal design and sustainability when developing interactive prototypes;
- reflects on the role of prototyping in addressing ethical and social concerns, and explains how prototypes can be scaled into pilot or minimum viable products.
Teacher
Stephanie Bandli
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