Prototyping: Professional Terminology

Category 1: Core Concepts & Philosophies

Category 2: Fidelity & Purpose

These terms describe the detail level and primary goal of a prototype.

Category 3: Physical Prototyping Methods & Outputs

Category 4: Digital/Software Prototyping

Category 5: Modern Manufacturing Methods for Prototyping

Category 6: The Prototyping Workflow & Evaluation