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Lo-Fi and Hi-Fi Prototyping

Lo-Fi (low-fidelity) prototyping involves creating basic, simplified versions of a product, often using paper sketches or digital mock-ups. It focuses on layout and functionality without getting bogged down in details. Hi-Fi (high-fidelity) prototyping, on the other hand, involves more polished and interactive versions that closely resemble the final product, including detailed design elements and user interactions. Both methods are used in product development to test ideas and gather feedback, but they serve different purposes: Lo-Fi is quick and inexpensive for initial concepts, while Hi-Fi is more refined for usability testing and final adjustments.