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What ?'and Zero-to-One Prototype: Deliverable

You have a product idea. You have to show it to investors, partners or potential clients, but you haven't built anything yet. Hiring a development team at this stage means spending months and tens of thousands of euros on something you haven't yet validated with anyone.

I'm building an interactive prototype that looks and behaves like the real app: navigable, testable with real users, convincing in a demo. Without writing a line of code. The feedback you get before development is worth ten times what you get afterwards.

I designed prototypes for SaaS, B2B, automotive marketplaces, consumer apps and industrial platforms. I know how to build something that looks real enough to pick up useful signals, and fast enough not to waste your competitive edge.

What the Zero-to-One prototype includes: flows, interactions, user testing

Map of core flows

Before you draw a pixel, map the main product flows: onboarding, main action, empty state, error case. Everything a user needs to be able to do to validate the hypothesis.

Interactive prototype

Figma or Framer with real interactions: tap, scroll, form, navigation. It's not a static slide. A prototype that a user can explore without instructions, and that you can deliver remotely for remote testing.

Validation reports

Test sessions with 3-5 target users. I see where they get stuck, what they misunderstand, what works. I deliver a report with emerging patterns and iteration priorities before development.

Zero-to-One Prototype: ideal profile of the customer

The prototype works when it generates decisions: confirms or denies hypotheses before they become expensive. I don't build it to look good on a slide, I build it to collect real data.

✓You have a product idea to validate before you hire a development team.
✓You must present the product to investors or partners within weeks, not months.
✓You already have a product and you want to test a new feature or redesign before you build it.
✓Your development team has limited availability, and you want to come up with validated specifications.
✗Not suitable for: products already in advanced development, teams that just want to validate the visual without testing with users, who are looking for a deliverable to deliver without a test phase.

How the Zero-to-One Prototype works: process and steps

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Brief and mapping

I'm going to define the objectives of the prototype with you: what it needs to validate, who the target users are, what decisions it needs to unlock. No pixels until it's clear what we're measuring.

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Flow and wireframes

Map of main streams in low definition. I identify critical points where the user may abandon or misunderstand. Feedback before investing in visual.

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High-defined prototype

Complete visual design with real interactions. The prototype reflects the tone of the brand, it's not a generic UI kit. Delivery of the navigation link for tests and presentations.

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Tests and reports

Sessions with real users, direct observation, pattern analysis. Written report with findings and iteration priority delivered within 48 hours of the sessions.

FAQs on Zero to One Prototype: Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the trial?
Depends on the complexity. A prototype of a test core flow takes two to three weeks. A more articulated product with multiple flows and multiple test sessions may take 4-6 weeks. I define it in the preamble.
Can the prototype be used as a spec for developers?
- Yes, I did. The Figma file is structured with technical handoff designations and organization. If you already have a development team, the prototype becomes the starting point for estimating is planning sprints.
Can I use it to collect early access or pre-recordings?
- Yes, I did. The Figma or Framer link can be shared with target users for remote test sessions. It's not a public website, but it's enough to collect quality feedback from moderate interviews and tests.
How are users selected for testing?
I'll define the target profile with you. If you already have a database of users or customers, let's start from there. If not, I recruit compatible profiles through my channels. Minimum useful number for collecting meaningful patterns and 5 sessions.