As a planning tool, nothing beats prototyping when it comes to eliminating risks, ensuring the highest standard of design/functionality, finding solutions, and staying on task.No matter what type of development project you’re dealing with, there’s a prototyping method to develop custom software that can help you keep the ball rolling while promising a better end result.
How Prototyping Actually Saves Time and Money
How does prototyping save time and money? It allows everyone involved in the project an easy way to visualize and make crucial decisions, instead of spending a long time getting on the same page. Endless debates about direction or what the end result will look like leads to delays and additional expense.
It’s especially beneficial when dealing with a client having trouble committing to a long-term project, because it shows ways in which to create efficiencies and reveals unexpected design or usability flaws before they become large-scale problems in the development phase.
Keeping it Simple
If you have decided on prototyping as the solution– whether it’s a planning phase that has gone on too long, a client who can’t commit or “too many cooks in the kitchen” – PhaseAlpha will make sure to keep your end goal in mind. It becomes all too easy to lengthen the prototyping phase by adding unnecessary functions or elements, preventing you from moving forward and gaining benefits from your project goals.
Choosing the Right Prototyping Solution
In order to get the most out of prototyping, choosing the right type for your project is essential. Far from a one-size-fits-all solution, there is a style of prototyping for any type of development. Establish what problems you are trying to solve with prototyping by having an expert explain the different tools and models available. From wireframes to interactive or clickable prototypes, there’s a style out there that can resolve the specific problems or delays you are facing.
To learn more about how custom software prototyping can help your business, contact PhaseAlpha.