- Unclear Objectives: If the objective is not well defined, efforts can become more diverse and not focused, leading to the prototype being inefficient in demonstrating the core goal of the product.
- Resource Constraints: Lack of skilled designers, prototyping tools, and user facilities, which are a pre-requisite for prototyping may cause hindrance in the process.
- Time Constraints: In projects where deadlines are tight, time could be a constraint. Since prototyping, then making modifications to the prototype as per the feedback of the clients and getting the approval again until they are satisfied takes time.
- Stakeholder Buy-In: Some stakeholders consider prototyping wastage of time. They may want to get the product to market quickly and hence it is necessary to elucidate to them the importance of prototyping at an early stage.
- Technical Constraints: Prototyping tools available may not be enough to portray the goal of the product clearly. This leads to misinterpretations regarding the product in the minds of the stakeholders.
- Scope Creep: Since prototypes evolve on user feedback, there is a possibility of scope creep, where the prototype expands to incorporate various features, leading to diversion from the core goal.
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