86 - Prototype

Full transcript here 👋 Hey, good morning, good afternoon, good evening. This is your life. This is your chance. Listen. The word for today is prototype. I’m sure that you’ve probably had an idea for a physical product or app. How far did you take the idea? I’m guessing that the amount of decent product ideas that never get realized is nearly all of them. It’s really difficult to create something that’s usable, not even considering if people would actually want to use it. When I’ve tried to create products, I’m usually focused on the prototype. I want to know if I can create the thing. Here are some tools and websites that I’ve found super helpful in the pursuit of prototyping: Glideapps.com allowed me to not only mock up an app design, but it was also a usable prototype that facilitated my first group interactions. Tinkercad.com helped me to create simple 3D models that could be downloaded and fed into a 3D printer to bring ideas into the physical world. TheGameCrafter.com gave me the ability to create decks of cards and custom game pieces. I’m sure there are thousands of other incredible creator tools out there. Today’s concrete challenge is to explore the possibility of prototyping your idea. Consider asking a friend for help, because it’s truly fun to create together. If you want to commit, say the following phrase: “I will research tools and/or ask a friend for help.” I’ll keep the music playing while you get it done, and don’t miss the soundtrack at the end of this episode. Before you go, repeat the following soundtrack, “I am the kind of person who can create a prototype.” Let me know if this made a difference in your day by leaving a comment in your podcast app or at concrete.win/today. Check back tomorrow for a new challenge. Until then.