About this session
Paper Interface Studio: Design a Workflow People Can Use is a 90-minute to half-day in-person paper prototyping workshop for teams who want to test a workflow or form on paper before building it.
Paper prototypes are quick to make and easy to change, so teams can learn from real users before any time goes into development.
Teams leave with a clearer version of their form or request flow and notes on what to build next.
What your people take away
- Prototype a form or request flow on paper
- Watch someone try it without coaching
- Use their hesitations to find problems
- Design a clearer version and test again
- Hand clear notes to whoever builds it
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What each length covers
90 minutes
Prototype and watch it usedTeams sketch a form or request flow on paper and watch a colleague try it without help. Every hesitation points to something to fix.
- Prototype a form or request flow on paper
- Watch someone try it without coaching
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Prototype a form or request flow on paper and Watch someone try it without coaching.
Half day
Prototype, test and redesignAdds a redesign based on what the test showed and a second round of testing. Teams leave with a clearer version and notes for the build.
- Prototype a form or request flow on paper
- Watch someone try it without coaching
- Design a clearer version
- Test again and prepare for the build
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
Prototype a form or request flow on paper
Every length- Pick a real workflowTeams choose a form or request flow people use often, like booking leave or ordering equipment.
- Sketch each screen or stepUsing paper templates, teams draw each step with fields, buttons and messages.
- Prepare a realistic taskGroups write a short task for the tester, such as submitting a request.
Watch someone try it without coaching
Every length- Run the test quietlyOne person plays the computer by swapping paper screens while the tester works through the task.
- Note every hesitationObservers record where the tester pauses, backtracks or asks a question.
Design a clearer version
Half day only- Find the causesTeams link each hesitation to unclear wording, layout or steps.
- Redesign the flowGroups simplify, reorder or reword the flow on fresh paper.
Test again and prepare for the build
Half day only- Run a second testA new tester tries the improved version so the team can compare.
- Write notes for the buildTeams capture design decisions and open questions for whoever builds the real version.
Tools and materials
- Paper screen templates, provided
- Pens, sticky notes and scissors, provided
- Test task card
- Observation sheet
- Build notes template
Who it’s for
- HR, finance and operations teams with forms
- Product and digital teams
- Service designers and business analysts
- Teams redesigning an internal process
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 Paper Interface Studio: Design a Workflow People Can Use
How long is Paper Interface Studio: Design a Workflow People Can Use?
Paper Interface Studio: Design a Workflow People Can Use runs as 90 minutes or half day. You choose the length when you book. A 90-minute session covers Prototype a form or request flow on paper and Watch someone try it without coaching. A half-day session adds Design a clearer version and Test again and prepare for the build.
Can Paper Interface Studio: Design a Workflow People Can Use be delivered online or in person?
It is delivered in person, at your site, in any country.
How do we book Paper Interface Studio: Design a Workflow People Can Use?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Paper Interface Studio: Design a Workflow People Can Use 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.