Mockup

High school (ages 12+)
Making & Design

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/mockup

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the development phase?Primarily utilized during the conceptualization, design, and pre-production stages
2. What is the risk mitigation?Significantly reduces the cost and time associated with late-stage design changes
3. Why do designers make mockups?Mockups let designers spot problems early, so they can fix them before making the real product. This saves time and money. It also helps everyone understand the design better.
4. How do mockups help make toys?When toy makers build a mockup, they can test how the toy feels and if it is safe to play with. They can change the shape or the material right away. This makes the final toy nicer and safer.

Design Evaluation: The process of assessing a design's effectiveness, usability, and aesthetic qualities.
User Experience (UX): The overall experience a person has when interacting with a product, system, or service.
Iterative Design: A design process that involves cycles of prototyping, testing, and refinement.