Paper Prototyping

A rapid design technique that uses paper, cardboard, and other simple materials to create tangible representations of product concepts before investing in digital or electronic implementation. Paper prototyping allows designers and users to quickly explore form, layout, and interaction concepts through physical manipulation and role-playing. In accessible design contexts, paper prototyping is particularly valuable because it requires minimal technical expertise to participate, enabling people with disabilities to contribute directly to the design process alongside professional designers and engineers.