About this session
Cardboard Prototype Studio: Make the Idea Tangible is a 90-minute to half-day in-person prototyping workshop for teams who want to turn an idea into a quick cardboard model and test it with others.
Building a rough model quickly shows how an idea works in practice, before time and budget go into a polished version.
Teams leave with a tested cardboard prototype, clear feedback and a decision on what the idea needs next.
What your people take away
- Build a simple cardboard prototype of an approved idea
- Focus the model on one key physical interaction
- Let another team try it without explanation
- Revise and retest based on what you observed
- Decide what the idea needs next
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What each length covers
90 minutes
Build it and let others try itTeams build a quick cardboard model of an approved idea and watch another team try its key interaction. They leave with first-hand feedback on what works.
- Build a simple cardboard prototype
- Let another team try it
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Build a simple cardboard prototype and Let another team try it.
Half day
Build, test, revise and decideAdds a round of revision and retesting, then a structured decision on what the idea needs next. Teams leave with a clear next step.
- Build a simple cardboard prototype
- Let another team try it
- Revise and retest
- Decide what the idea needs next
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
Build a simple cardboard prototype
Every length- Choose the idea and the questionTeams pick an approved idea and the one question the prototype needs to answer.
- Focus on the key interactionParticipants decide which physical action, like opening, carrying or reaching, the model must show.
- Build fast with simple materialsUsing cardboard, tape and markers, teams build a rough model in a short, timed sprint.
Let another team try it
Every length- Hand it over without explainingAnother team tries the prototype with only the instructions a real user would have.
- Watch and take notesThe building team observes where testers hesitate, struggle or use it in unexpected ways.
- Ask about the experienceTesters share what felt clear, awkward or confusing.
Revise and retest
Half day only- Decide what to changeTeams prioritize the most important problems from the test.
- Rebuild and test againTeams revise the model and run a second test with fresh testers.
Decide what the idea needs next
Half day only- Review what you learnedTeams summarize what the tests showed about the idea's strengths and risks.
- Choose the next stepEach team decides whether to develop, change, test further or set the idea aside.
Tools and materials
- Cardboard, tape, safety cutters and markers, provided
- Prototype brief card
- Observation sheet
- Tester feedback cards
- Next-step decision canvas
Who it’s for
- Product, design and innovation teams
- Workplace and facilities teams planning changes
- Teams with an idea that needs testing
- Non-designers who want a hands-on method
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Cardboard Prototype Studio: Make the Idea Tangible
How long is Cardboard Prototype Studio: Make the Idea Tangible?
Cardboard Prototype Studio: Make the Idea Tangible runs as 90 minutes or half day. You choose the length when you book. A 90-minute session covers Build a simple cardboard prototype and Let another team try it. A half-day session adds Revise and retest and Decide what the idea needs next.
Can Cardboard Prototype Studio: Make the Idea Tangible be delivered online or in person?
It is delivered in person, at your site, in any country.
How do we book Cardboard Prototype Studio: Make the Idea Tangible?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Cardboard Prototype Studio: Make the Idea Tangible to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.