Every project should go through a research and development phase, and we always make sure we keep it as simple as possible. First, we analyze requirements. Then, we conduct research and determine how much of the idea can be implemented, document the project’s concept and requirements, identify the needed tech stack, and determine the best hardware technology.

There are cases when proof-of-concept is required to prove that your idea is feasible from the technology standpoint, especially when it involves a novel feature or technology. On the other hand, it could be used to eliminate unrealistic or useless concepts, resulting in money wasted on something that isn’t marketable or technologically viable.

Once the concept has been proven, it may be necessary, in some cases, to build an integrated functioning model to see a “preview” of the final product. A prototype will not have all of the features and functionalities of the end product — it’s built to give stakeholders and potential investors a rough idea of what the finished product will look like. Compared to development, lower prototyping costs allow you to reduce project risk. Prototypes are usually represented in clickable wireframes or hardware prototypes.