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Prototype gallery

Participatory Methods Prototype gallery The Prototype gallery is a participatory activity where participants create and showcase initial models or prototypes of ideas, products, services, or projects to receive constructive feedback from others.

5 to 15 minutesTIME
Medium group (9-25)GROUP SIZE
ActiveENERGY
In person, RemoteSETTING
High cognitive loadCOGNITIVE LOAD
Strengthens Learning Transfer This reflection and learning exercise strengthens Learning Transfer, one of the eight Gathering Effectiveness pillars.

How to run it

  1. Materials for physical prototypes: cardboard, paper, modeling clay, adhesive tape, markers, etc.
  2. Digital tools for virtual prototypes: design software, presentation tools, modeling applications.
  3. Exhibition elements: tables, panels, whiteboards, labels.
  4. Set up a spacious area where teams can display their prototypes and participants can move around comfortably.
  5. If online, prepare a platform that allows sharing and commenting on digital prototypes (e.g., Miro, MURAL, Padlet).
  6. Emphasize that prototypes are initial models, not final products; they are meant to be iterated and improved.
  7. Participatory Methods Prototype gallery The Prototype gallery is a participatory activity where participants create and showcase initial models or prototypes of ideas, products, services, or projects to receive constructive feedback from others.
  8. Physical or virtual space: Set up a spacious area where teams can display their prototypes and participants can move around comfortably.
  9. If online, prepare a platform that allows sharing and com
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Set up a spacious area where teams can display their prototypes and participants can move around comfortably.

If online, prepare a platform that allows sharing and commenting on digital prototypes (e.g., Miro, MURAL, Padlet).

Participatory Methods Prototype gallery The Prototype gallery is a participatory activity where participants create and showcase initial models or prototypes of ideas, products, services, or projects to receive constructive feedback from others.

Physical or virtual space: Set up a spacious area where teams can display their prototypes and participants can move around comfortably.

If online, prepare a platform that allows sharing and com

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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Prototype gallery. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Set up a spacious area where teams can display their prototypes and participants can move around comfortably.; If online, prepare a platform that allows sharing and commenting on digital prototypes (e.g., Miro, MURAL, Padlet).; Participatory Methods Prototype gallery The Prototype gallery is a participatory activity where participants create and showcase initial models or prototypes of ideas, products, services, or projects to receive constructive feedback from others.; Physical or virtual space: Set up a spacious area where teams can display their prototypes and participants can move around comfortably.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.

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