The challenge faced by Namibian communities is obtaining clean water and proper sanitation, which raises health risks and causes daily inconveniences.

Prototype & Test Stages

Begin by reviewing the ideas and solutions discussed in the ideation stage of your group project. You will need to choose the best idea that solves the issue based on user insight and

needs.

Using the selected idea, begin the process of building a physical prototype. Remember that the prototype does not need to be perfect; it is a representation of your proposed solution.

You may use common items such as paper, cardboard, tape, pens, etc. for your initial prototype.

Once your initial prototype is completed, conduct a user testing session. You can invite individuals who reflect your target users to engage with the prototype. They should interact with

the prototype as they would in a real$-$life setting.

Carefully observe and record feedback during user testing. This could include how the user interacts with the prototype, any difficulties or issues they encounter, their overall experience,

and their suggestions for improvement.

Based on the feedback received during user testing, revise and refine your prototype. You may need to go through this step multiple times until you are satisfied that you have a viable

solution that meets the needs of your users.

Once you have refined your prototype based on user feedback, present the final version to your peers and teacher, highlighting the problem, your ideation process, and how your final

prototype solves the problem based on user needs.

Marking Criteria

Working Beyond $(5)$ Demonstrated $(4)$ Not Yet Demonstrated $(3)$ Working Towards $(2)$ Needs Improvement $(1)$

Apprehend the role

of prototyping in the

design thinking

process

$16\%$

Not only understands and

articulates the role of prototyping

in the design thinking process, but

is able to innovate, utilize and push

the boundaries of prototyping

within their work

Clearly understands and

articulates the role of

prototyping in the design

thinking process. Can

correctly apply it in practical

situations

Has not yet demonstrated an

understanding of the role of

prototyping in the design

thinking process. Lacks the

ability to effectively incorporate

it into their work

Shows some basic

understanding of the role of

prototyping in the design

thinking process but struggles

to give a clear explanation or

provide proper examples

Shows little to no understanding

of the role of prototyping in the

design thinking process. Unable

to articulate its importance or

relevance

Recall the

progression through

the four stages of the

Design Thinking

Process

$16\%$

Can recall the progression and

provides critical analysis or

additional insight into the Design

Thinking Process

Can accurately recall and

describe the progression

through the stages of the

Design Thinking Process

Has not yet displayed

understanding of the Design

Thinking Process

Can recall some stages but does

not understand the progression

Unable to recall or identify the

stages of the Design Thinking

Process

Implement different

materials and

techniques to bring

physical prototypes

to life

$16\%$

Excels in using a diverse range of

materials and techniques, and

innovates beyond the given ones in

their prototypes

Shows proficiency in using

different materials and

techniques to create

prototypes

Has not shown evidence of using

different materials or

techniques in their prototypes

Making attempts to integrate

new materials or techniques

but lacks consistency

Struggling to use different

materials or techniques in their

prototypes

Interpret information

from user feedback

Outstanding application and

integration of user feedback into

Consistently interprets and

applies user feedback to

Almost no or no application of

feedback into prototype

Some evidence of using

feedback to improve

Sparse acknowledgement and

application of feedback for

$18$

to modify and

enhance prototypes

$16\%$

prototype enhancements, often

providing innovative solutions

modify and enhance

prototypes effectively

modifications or enhancements prototypes, but lacks consistent

application

prototype modification and

enhancement

Judge the

effectiveness of

prototypes in

meeting the needs of

users

$16\%$

Excels in judging the effectiveness

of prototypes, providing superior

insight into user needs and how

prototypes fulfil them

Consistently judges the

effectiveness of prototypes

effectively, showing

understanding of user needs

Has not yet demonstrated ability

to judge the effectiveness of

prototypes in meeting user

needs

Attempting to judge the

effectiveness of prototypes but

analysis lacks depth and

understanding

Unable to effectively judge

prototypes, often missing key

considerations related to user

needs

Design a solution

aimed at user needs

through the process

of prototyping

$20\%$

Exceeds in identifying user needs

and implementing