An early-stage startup may not always need a full-time designer to build its first prototypes.
Product-oriented founders can build their first prototypes by following a clear and logical approach.
Persona method, user interviews, JTBD or User Story, customer journey map (CJM), and user flow contribute to achieving this goal.
Persona method helps to understand the priority of target audiences and to format messages for better UI.
User interviews help to understand the feelings, emotions, and concerns of the target audience.
JTBD is a concept in product development that describes the user needs and functions in one statement.
CJM helps in identifying customers' pain points, formulating a development strategy, and prioritizing features within the product.
User flow is a visual diagram that maps out the path a user takes through a product or website to accomplish a specific task or goal.
User flow helps for coordinating the product structure between all team members.
These design methodologies are useful not just in designing products, but also for shaping the perspective of the future business and making the user experience more organic and smooth.