Usability Methods Explained: Paper Prototyping Part – 2
What are the limitations of paper prototyping?
Of course, as with all things, paper prototyping has its limitations. Paper prototyping’s main drawback is also one of its main benefits: it’s on paper. While this method is cheap and easy to use, it is also static and not interactive. A hyperlink on paper looses all of its functionality as do drop-down menus, datepickers and text input fields or the like. Simulating the elegant subtleties of all these effects can be a real challenge using print-outs with a person fiddling through a stack of paper trying to find the right screen.
Rapid Digital Paper Prototyping with Wireframe Software
Thanks to wireframe software provided by companies such as Pidoco, you can infuse your prototypes with interactivity and sophistication. The Pidoco wireframe tool allows you to create clickable wireframe prototypes that embrace interactivity with the ease of drag and drop functionality without the need for programming. These prototypes are created by way of web-browsers without having to install any software. Paper prototyping really is a great usability method, but if you are looking for something more collaborative and re-usable, take advantage of wireframing software to create interactive digital wireframe prototypes that can readily be adapted and test remote in online sessions.
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