Comparison of Various Design Prototyping Methods

Here, I am trying to compare the various prototyping methods based on their ‘Interactivity / Testability’ vs. ‘Communication of an Idea’.

Sketches, Wireframes, Static Mockups, Paper Prototypes, Video Prototyping, Flash/Sliverlight Interactive Prototype

Comparison of Various Design Prototyping Methods - Interactivity/Testability Vs. Communication of an Idea

By ‘Testability’ I mean, how effectively that prototype can be tested with the users. and by ‘Interactivity’, the extent to which a prototype can relate to the final product in the interaction.

With the ‘Communication of an Idea’, I mean ‘How precisely an idea can be communicated?’.

Based on these factors, we can choose which prototype can be used for pitching or can be used for usability testing etc.

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