Turn Ideas into Interactive Prototypes in Minutes, Not Months, with our Rapid Prototyping Lab

Accelerate discovery and validate faster with Big Nerd’s Rapid Prototyping Lab

Ship learning, not guesses. Big Nerd’s Rapid Prototyping Lab spins up a fully functional, clickable web-app prototype in minutes and puts it in front of real users in under an hour—so you walk into your next stakeholder meeting with evidence, not opinions.

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Why speed matters (and where most teams stall)

Roadmaps shift weekly. Stakeholders want clarity yesterday. Engineering time is precious. The old way—weeks of decision making, rounds of approvals, then a dev spike—burns runway and still leaves you guessing.

Meanwhile, decisions get made on the loudest voice in the room. You don’t need another deck. You need a real thing users can click today, plus fast validation to prove what’s worth building.

Our Rapid Prototyping Lab

A guided, AI-native sprint that compresses ideation, build, and validation into one short session:

  • Prototype in minutes – We generate a working, clickable prototype (web app) from your requirements on the spot.
  • User-tested in under an hour – We trigger a lightweight usability check immediately—fast, targeted, and real-world.
  • Stakeholder-ready results – You leave with a concise findings brief, next-step recommendations, and a shareable link.

Built for startups, SaaS teams, and enterprises, including leaders from Fortune 100 organizations.

How it works

Simple, fast, and repeatable.

Our team has partnered with startups, mid-sized companies, and Fortune 100 enterprises — helping them design, validate, and launch products with measurable success.

10–15 minutes: Problem framing

We align on the job to be done: users, primary flow, success criteria, and what you need to prove today.

10–20 minutes: Live prototype generation

We stand up a clickable web-app prototype in real time. Core screens, basic navigation, inputs, and success/error states—the essential flow only. (Mobile-first and accessibility-minded by default.)

< 60 minutes: Rapid user test

We launch a targeted, quick-turn test. Within an hour, you get AI-assisted insights + human review: where users hesitate, what they misunderstand, and what lands.

Same-day: Decision brief

You receive a short write-up: what works, what doesn’t, what to change next—plus an updated prototype link for stakeholders.

What you get

Quality, speed, and affordability.

  • Clickable prototype (web app) – Shareable URL your team can explore
  • Under-an-hour user insights – Clear signals on usability and desirability
  • Decision brief – 1–2 pages: key findings, risks, and next steps
  • Annotated updates – We incorporate the top fixes into the prototype
  • Replay + artifacts – Links to tests, notes, and a trimmed highlight reel (when available)

Optional add-ons (post-session):

  • Interactive design system starter (tokens, components, states)
  • MVP scoping with effort/impact matrix
  • 5-Day MVP Sprint handoff (build with React/Tailwind/Postgres)

Want to See the Framework Behind the Speed?

Less theory. More delivery.

Our Rapid Prototyping Lab is powered by our Continuous Discovery Engine — a lean research and validation system that blends AI workflows with human decision-making to reduce risk fast. Want to see how it works behind the scenes?

Get the exact framework we use to go from concept → prototype → user insight in under an hour.

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Why it works (and why it’s different)

  • AI-native speed – We combine human judgment with AI acceleration to go from idea → working clickthrough in minutes, not weeks.
  • Evidence first – A prototype and a user read within the hour turns debates into decisions.
  • Momentum you can feel – Stakeholders see progress. Teams align. Engineers get clarity.
  • Accessible by default – Mobile-first layouts, sane contrast, and clear hierarchy set you up for WCAG-minded delivery.

Who it’s for

  • Startup founders & SaaS PMs who need to de-risk decisions quickly
  • Innovation teams inside the enterprise who must show traction fast
  • Design leaders who want stakeholder alignment without weeks of slide reviews
  • Engineering leaders who need sharper requirements and fewer reworks

Ideal use cases

  • New feature pitch – Validate the happy path before engineering lifts a finger.
  • Roadmap showdown – Compare two flows, test quickly, pick the winner.
  • Executive update – Show something tangible with user evidence today.
  • Pre-MVP sanity check – Prove core value before you commit to build.
  • Sales/VC proof point – Demo the concept with real interaction and real feedback.

What makes Big Nerd different

  • Speed with signal – Not just “something pretty.” A working clickthrough + fresh user insight in the same sitting.
  • Senior judgment > busywork – We focus on what matters: a clean primary flow, clear copy, and testable hypotheses.
  • Proven across company sizes – From seed-stage startups to Fortune 100 teams, we help you move from concept to clarity—fast.
  • Seamless path to build – When you’re ready, roll straight into our 5-Day MVP and ship a functional app with real data.

FAQs — Rapid Prototyping Lab

Is the prototype really built in minutes?

Yes—a functional, clickable prototype of the primary flow. We prioritize essential screens and interactions so you can test immediately.

Do I really get user feedback in under an hour?

Yes. We run a focused, quick-turn usability check. It’s designed for speed and signal: enough to surface friction and validate direction the same day.

What about accessibility and mobile?

We design mobile-first, emphasize clear hierarchy, and respect contrast guidelines from the start. It won’t be your final design system—but it won’t paint you into a corner either.

Can this feed directly into an MVP?

Absolutely. Your prototype + insights roll neatly into our 5-Day MVP Sprint (React, Tailwind, Postgres), reducing rework and accelerating delivery.

Ready to Build Smarter?

If you need to walk into a stakeholder meeting with something real—and proof it works—this is how you do it. A prototype in minutes, user-tested in under an hour, and a decision brief that moves your roadmap forward.

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