How Prototypes, PoCs, and MVPs Reinforce Each Other
Infodation helps organizations apply these steps deliberately and purposefully, aligned with the stage an idea is currently in.
In short (TL;DR)
Successful software is built in phases. A PoC validates technical feasibility, a prototype makes the idea tangible and testable, and an MVP turns validated insights into a focused product. By deliberately combining technology, design, and validation at each step, risks are reduced and the chance of real user adoption increases.
Proof of Concept
Validating Technical Feasibility
A Proof of Concept focuses on one central question:
Can this work technically within our context?
- technical feasibility
- integration with existing systems
- data availability
- security and compliance requirements
A PoC proves that an idea is realistic before further investment is made.
Prototype
From Idea to a Tangible Product Vision
While a PoC mainly provides internal confidence, a prototype makes an idea tangible for people. The prototype phase is all about insight and direction.
What a prototype delivers
- insight into navigation and structure
- a visual direction for the product
- concrete feedback from stakeholders and users
- What does the application look like?
- How does a user move through the product?
- Which functionality is essential, and what isn’t?
The Role of Infodation’s Design Team in the Prototype Phase
Within Infodation, the design team plays a key role at this stage. Design is not treated as a final layer, but as a tool to test ideas and make informed decisions.
What the design team does during prototyping:- translating business goals into user flows
- designing wireframes and UI concepts
- building interactive prototypes
- collecting and processing feedback
- sharpening the scope towards an MVP
By combining design and validation, clarity emerges quickly on what adds value and what doesn’t.
“Great software doesn’t start with building, it starts with understanding. By deliberately moving through PoC, prototype, and MVP, you reduce risk and increase the chance of real adoption.”
Design Tooling
Figma, AI, and the Adobe Stack
Infodation works with a flexible design stack, optimized for speed and quality:
- Figma for wireframes, UI design, and interactive prototypes
- AI design tools for rapid concept development, variations, and exploration
- Adobe tools for visual refinement, branding, and graphic design
AI accelerates the thinking process, but human expertise sets the direction.
Even When Software Already Exists
Not every journey starts with a new idea. Many organizations already have software but face challenges in usability, adoption, or scalability.
In those cases, Infodation’s design team can also be engaged independently, for example for:- UX audits of existing applications
- redesigning user flows
- visual and functional optimizations
- further development towards an MVP 2.0
Without immediately starting a full development trajectory.
From Prototype to MVP
A Focused Step Toward Building
A strong prototype forms the bridge between idea and realization. It defines:- what the core functionality is
- what should be prioritized in development
- how the product should be experienced
Based on this foundation, an MVP can be built with less risk and a much higher chance of adoption.
