Tom Chi
Tom Chi shows how the Google Glass team prototyped augmented reality glasses in a single day.
A pretotype in place of months of work
This talk is a classic example of pretotyping: a simple simulation that answers the question of whether a solution will work.
- 1Ask about timeHow long does it take to build the first version? In Chi’s example it was one day, and an interactive version was ready in 45 minutes.
- 2Simulate the useThe simulation revealed unexpected problems, such as the social awkwardness of the interaction.
- 3Draw conclusionsThe team saved months of work on complicated electronics.
What this story shows
PaceOne day and 45 minutes
First versions come together in a flash when the goal is learning.
DiscoverySocial awkwardness
Physical experience reveals what no plan can foresee.
Principle“Doing is the best kind of thinking”
A quote from Tom Chi’s talk.
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