A physical representation used to illustrate and verify aspects of a conceptual design as part of the development process[1] for a new product or technology. Essentially, it brings an idea into being. A prototype can be anything from a simple, hand-made model[2] to a highly detailed, fully operational representation of how an intricate design concept will look, feel and work in the real world.
Defined Terms
1. ↑ process.
The mechanism through which the data are transformed, manipulated and created into output such as a report, a decision etc. A series of activities that need to be carried out to accomplish some sort of organizational goal. A sequence of events or activities that are triggered by something happening and results in something being achieved.
