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Usability Test
Paper / Low-Fidelity Prototype
A low-fidelity, hand-made representation of an interface or physical solution, often paper, is built and manually simulated or shown to external users. Their interactions and reactions are observed or gathered to test navigation, flow, or overall fit before investing in a higher-fidelity version.
When This Method Fits
Typical duration
Hours – Days
Typical cost
Minimal – Low
Fidelity level
Mockup
Stage
Discovery
Hypothesis type
Desirability, Viability
Goal type
Find product-market fit, Deepen product-market fit, Drive corporate innovation / R&D
Randomization
N/A
Study design
Individual case report
Minimum units needed
5
1Best Fit When
Best when you need the fastest, cheapest possible test of basic navigation and flow before investing in a higher-fidelity prototype.