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“your first idea is unlikely to be the best, so you should be optimising for speed of iteration rather than quality of prototype.” quote by Adrian McEwen
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““your first idea is unlikely to be the best, so you should be optimising for speed of iteration rather than quality of prototype.””

Adrian McEwen

About This Quote

Source Blog post: Product design, 2021

Early ideas may not be best; prioritize rapid iteration over perfect prototypes.

In simple terms: Iterate fast, not perfect.

Key Takeaway

Focus on speed, refine later.

Themes

design innovation iteration

Mood

pragmatic instructive

Type

professional educational

When to use this quote

  • startup development
  • software engineering
  • creative process
  • team collaboration

Key Concepts

lean methodology prototype testing

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to balance speed and quality?
  • When is a prototype “good enough”?
A Different Perspective

Speed can sacrifice depth and quality.

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