Usability in product development is often focused on making things easy to use, but it's essential to also consider usefulness.
Just because something is easy to use doesn't mean it's worth using, highlighting the importance of creating products with real value.
Perceived usefulness is more important than perceived ease of use in determining the success of a product, as demonstrated by the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM).
Instead of just focusing on prototypes to test usability, considering provotypes that question the necessity and real-world value of the product can lead to more meaningful design outcomes.