Mixed-fidelity prototyping of user interfaces

  • Authors:
  • Jennifer N. Petrie;Kevin A. Schneider

  • Affiliations:
  • Department of Computer Science, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada;Department of Computer Science, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada

  • Venue:
  • DSVIS'06 Proceedings of the 13th international conference on Interactive systems: Design, specification, and verification
  • Year:
  • 2006

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Abstract

We present a new technique for user interface prototyping, called mixed-fidelity prototyping. Mixed-fidelity prototyping combines and supports independent refinement of low-, medium-, and high-fidelity interface elements within a single prototype. Designers are able to investigate alternate, more innovative designs, and are able to elicit feedback from stakeholders without having to commit too early in the process. The approach encourages collaboration among a diverse group of stakeholders throughout the design process. For example, individuals who specialize in specific fidelities, such as high-fidelity components, are able to become involved earlier on in the process. We developed a conceptual model called the Region Model and implemented a proof-of-concept system called ProtoMixer. We then demonstrated the mixedfidelity approach by using ProtoMixer to design an example application.