In
human–computer interaction,
paper prototyping is a widely used method in the
user-centered design process, a process that helps developers to create software that meets the user's expectations and needs—in this case, especially for
designing and
testing user interfaces. It is throwaway prototyping and involves creating rough, even hand-sketched, drawings of an interface to use as prototypes, or models, of a design. While paper prototyping seems simple, this method of
usability testing can provide a great deal of useful feedback which will result in the design of better products. This is supported by many usability professionals.