Testing goes hand in hand with prototyping and can be used to assist in every stage of the design thinking process. Test prototypes to:

• Enhance empathy: Testing prototypes can enhance your understanding of users and refine empathy by revealing their real needs and experiences.
• Refine problem definition: Insights from testing can lead to redefining the problem statement, ensuring it aligns more closely with actual user needs.
• Inspire new ideas: User interactions during testing often generate innovative ideas, influencing the ideation phase with fresh perspectives.
• Improve prototypes: Continuous testing provides feedback for iterative improvements, making prototypes more effective in solving user problems.