Six Steps to Superior Product Prototyping: Lessons from an Apple and Oculus Engineer

Caitlin Kalinowski, a hardware engineer who led product design at Oculus, Apple, and Facebook, shares her methodology for effective product prototyping. She emphasizes defining non-negotiables before development, iterating extensively, and maintaining focus on consumer experience throughout the design process. The article outlines a framework for balancing speed versus caution in prototyping cycles and identifying warning signs of inefficient development timelines.