Choose the learning question
Desirability, usability, feasibility, and viability require different evidence.
PROTOTYPE DECISION GUIDE
Prototype Type Selector
Choose the lowest-fidelity prototype that can answer your current product question without building more than the evidence requires.
- Uses your inputs in a transparent calculation
- Instant result with practical next steps
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Planning guidance only. Validate important decisions with customer evidence and your delivery team.
YOUR INPUTS
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How it works
Set realism constraints
Interaction, technical uncertainty, real data, time, and participants determine the minimum useful fidelity.
Build only the test path
The recommendation avoids production work that cannot improve the answer.
Continue learning: Wireframe or clickable prototype? · Proof of concept vs prototype
Frequently asked questions
Is higher fidelity always better?
No. Extra polish can consume time without improving evidence and can make participants less willing to criticise the concept.
When do I need a technical proof of concept?
Use one when the key unknown is whether a technology, integration, model, or data path can work.
Can prototype code become production code?
Sometimes, but that should not be assumed. Prototype code optimises for learning speed, not necessarily security or maintainability.
How We Compare
| Feature | MVPHub | Figma | Maze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prototype-type recommendation | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Learning-question routing | Included | Limited | Limited |
| Time and realism constraints | Included | Limited | Limited |
| Constraint-based next step | Included | Not included | Limited |
Figma creates interactive prototypes; Maze supports product research and prototype testing. MVPHub recommends which kind of prototype to make before you move into either workflow.
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